(1) The sale of any live animal at public or private sale, the giving or adopting of a live animal to an individual/entity, or the transference of ownership of a live animal to CCAC or any licensed humane society, licensed rescue group or licensed veterinarian. Yes, the goat can eat corn as long as it is fed in limited quantities. The adopter will not be relieved of this responsibility until the veterinarian performing the sterilization certifies to CCAC that the sterilization has been accomplished, or unless the veterinarian certifies to CCAC in writing that the animal has died. (Ord. (Ord. (c)Powers and duties of unit manager. Grids, provided the animal can easily stand, walk, lay and sit on the grids without its feet or body parts being caught, damaged, or injured. of 5-24-05). (a) The owner of any impounded animal may regain possession of the animal upon payment of all applicable fees specified in section 10-37 and compliance with the terms of this chapter. (b) As a condition precedent to adoption, all fees pursuant to section 10-37(a) shall be paid by the adopter. (3) Animals that are housed at licensed kennels, shelters, or veterinary clinics are exempt from wearing collars and rabies tags provided the animal has been properly vaccinated and the veterinarian/caretaker has the rabies tag or proof of vaccination in his possession where it may be shown upon demand of a representative of CCAC. Animal control unitmeans, collectively, the animal control manager and employees who are under the direction of the Cobb County Police Department, its successor department(s), or other entity selected by the board of commissioners to carry out the duties of animal control for Cobb County pursuant to this chapter and federal/state laws. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-2; Ord. Animalshall not include fish or any pests that might normally be exterminated or removed from a business, a residence or other structure. Once in the custody of the animal shelter, the shelter shall hold and dispose of such animal in the same manner as though such animal had been running at large and impounded by officers of CCAC. (d)Return of confiscated dangerous dogs, potentially dangerous dogs or vicious animals. 10-12.1. - Impoundment of animals inhumanly or cruelly treated in violation of sections 10-121 through 10-121.6. Dozens of people spoke in favor to keep a proposed ordinance banning the sale of dogs and cats at pet stores. of 9-23-80, 6; Ord. (e) Diseased, injured, or pregnant animals, and animals in need of immediate veterinary care so as to lessen the suffering, prevent the spread of a communicable disease to other animals, and/or to save the animal's life, shall be treated by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. (3) Provide adequate space for the animal. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-9; Ord. Touching or handling a potentially rabid animal with the possible exception of a bat or touching or handling another animal or inanimate object that has had contact with a rabid animal does not constitute an exposure unless wet saliva or CNS tissue entered a fresh, open wound or had contact with a mucous membrane. of 5-24-05). Any animal determined to have bitten a person shall be immediately strictly confined and isolated for observation at CCAC or, at the owner's option, the owner may immediately take the biting animal to a licensed veterinarian. - Rabies inoculation, tag requirement for dogs, cats and ferrets. When upon the premises of the owner, all animals shall be kept indoors or in a primary enclosure as defined by this chapter in such a manner as to contain the animal within the bounds of the owner's premises, or on a leash in the hands of a person that possesses the ability to restrain the animal. (2) An animal that has been injured, that is in danger, or whose health or safety has been compromised may be removed by CCAC without being in violation of this chapter. Sec. at any animal fight/battle. It shall be unlawful for an owner to have or possess within this state a classified dog without a certificate of registration issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. Other amendments debated include changes to rules for backyard chickens and short-term rentals. (Ord. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-17; Ord. Likewise, contact with the urine, feces, or blood of a potentially rabid animal does not constitute an exposure since the pathogenesis of rabies is such that the virus follows nerve pathways and has only limited circulation in the blood. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 9-23-80, 26; Ord. If a family member cannot be located, then the animal will be held in compliance with section 10-67 of this chapter. (b) No animal shall be used to train other animals to fight. of 6-11-85; Ord. 4-8-20 et seq.) or section 10-10 of this chapter shall be destroyed as determined by CCAC only after there has been a conviction or order by the appropriate court under either of such sections. Sale of animalsmeans the transfer of ownership of an animal through verbal or written agreement to a new owner in exchange for money, goods, services, or fees. ATLANTA, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Courtney Lofton on one count of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. (2) An invisible fence is not an acceptable means of control for an animal that is classified as vicious, dangerous, potentially dangerous, or is in estrus/heat. Renting a goat costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre. The dog inflicts an injury upon a person when the dog is being used by a law enforcement officer executing official duties; b. (2) An animal shall not be an "attacking or biting animal" within the meaning of this chapter if: a. Turned off or the animal is not wearing a properly operating signaling device; b. (b) Other than those dogs confiscated under sections 10-13(b), 10-13(c), 10-97, or 10-121 through 10-121.18, all impounded animals shall be kept at the animal shelter for a period of not less than five working days unless redeemed within such period. Animal bitemeans any physical contact of the teeth, nails, or claws of an animal with human flesh, including but not limited to a scrape, puncture, pierce, scratch or tear, so long as bleeding results. (a) Subject to the state dangerous dog control law and the provisions of this chapter relating to rabies control and the rules and regulations of the board of health and this chapter, any animal found running at large or otherwise engaged in any activity or existing in a condition prohibited by this chapter or by the state dangerous dog control law shall be taken and impounded at the animal shelter. (6) Every animal shall be restrained and controlled so as to prevent it from causing property damage, harassing pedestrians or bicyclists, molesting passersby, chasing vehicles, or attacking persons or other animals. d. The dog is outside of a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-11. (d) No person shall own, possess, keep, harbor, train, lend, borrow, or handle any dog, cat, bird/fowl, or other domestic, feral or wild animal with the intent that such animal shall be engaged in any animal fight/fight training, exhibition of animal fighting or being used as bait for fighting/aggressive animals. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-5; Ord. (5) Every female dog and cat in heat shall be confined in a building or other enclosure in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come into contact with an intact male of the same species except for planned breeding. The entity shall abide by the requirements of O.C.G.A. If the animal has been sold or donated, the designation travels with the animal, and the original owner shall provide CCAC with the name, address and telephone number of the new owner of the animal, and the former owner shall inform the new owner of the designation. - Aggravated cruelty to animals. of 6-11-85; Ord. Sec. Any animal that has not received humane care, that has been subjected to cruelty in violation of sections 10-121 through 10-121.2 or 10-121.6, or that is used or intended for use in any violation of sections 10-121.3 through 121.5 shall be immediately impounded by CCAC. - Jurisdiction and interlocal agreement. (a) In addition to such other powers and duties as may be set forth in this chapter, the animal control board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Hold hearings and recommend to the board of commissioners regulations and amendments to this chapter concerning the control and welfare of animals in the county. of 5-24-05). (Ord. Specifically, the defendant is alleged to have solicited a 17-year-old female for sex in October 2022. 10-66.2. size backyard that is severely overgrown cost between 200$ to $400. As they approached the Interstate 20 bridge near the Fulton County and Cobb County border, "There's a goat," Ulselth said. (b) Legal exhibitions include but are not limited to petting zoos, circuses, dog shows, individuals or groups displaying/marketing animals for adoption or sale, etc., unless otherwise prohibited in this chapter. Ideally, corns should only make up less than 50% of their total diet. of 5-24-05). 2 (O.C.G.A 4-8-20 et seq.) (b) Upon being adjudicated guilty of or entering a guilty plea or nolo contendere plea to a charge made under this provision, the owner of the vicious animal, if allowed to maintain the animal will have to adhere to the following requirements for possessing a vicious animal: (1) The owner must possess a proper enclosure to confine the vicious animal; and.