No person shall breed or permit the breeding of any animal in public view within the city. Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined by the owner in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come into contact with another animal, except for planned breeding.

A. Confinement During Estrus.

1. Secured Enclosure Required. Any unspayed female dog or cat in the state of estrus (heat) shall be confined during such period of time in a house, building or secure enclosure and the area of enclosure shall be so constructed that no other dog or cat may gain access to the confined animal except for controlled breading permitted by the owner of the female.

2. Chaining or Tethering. Additionally, the female dog or cat shall not be chained or tethered, except in a secured enclosure, and if chained or tethered within a secured enclosure, the female dog or cat may not be chained or tethered in a manner that prevents her from defending herself or from avoiding a male.

3. Removal of the Animal. Owners who do not comply shall be ordered to immediately remove the animal in heat to a veterinary hospital or the animal shelter. Failure to comply with the removal order of the animal control officer shall be a violation of this chapter and the dog or cat will then be impounded as prescribed herein. All expenses incurred, as a result of this confinement, shall be paid by the owner. (Ord. G-1011 § 1 (part), 2007: Ord. G-1001 § 1 (part), 2007)