[CC 1985 §73.010; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings:
All animals of the feline species, both male and female.
All animals of the canine species, both male and female.
Any person having a right of property in a dog or cat, or
who cares for and knowingly permits a dog or cat to remain in or about
any premises owned or occupied by him/her, or who has any dog or cat
in his/her custody.
Any dog or cat off of the premises of the keeper and not
under the direct, effective and actual control of the keeper or his/her
agent or servant.
[CC 1985 §73.020; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
Every keeper of a dog or cat within the City of Canton, Missouri,
shall cause the same to be immunized against rabies not less often
than one (1) calendar year, and every keeper shall obtain written
certification and metal tag which shall be attached to a collar worn
by the dog or cat of the keeper. All such immunizations must be performed
by a licensed veterinarian.
[CC 1985 §73.030; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor under the
Canton, Missouri, City Code for the keeper of any dog or cat to permit
the same to run at large within the City of Canton, Missouri, at any
time.
[CC 1985 §73.040; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
Every dog or cat within the City of Canton, Missouri, shall
be registered by its keeper with the City Clerk. The immunization
metal tag number shall be the registration number of each dog or cat,
and the keeper's name and address shall be shown on the registration.
Reregistration shall be required each time the dog or cat is immunized
against rabies and not less often than once each calendar year.
[CC 1985 §73.050; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
The Chief of Police or any Police Officer of the City of Canton,
Missouri, shall issue a summons to the registered keeper of any dog
or cat found running at large within the City of Canton, Missouri.
Any dog or cat found running at large and not wearing a metal rabies
tag as required by this Article will be taken up and impounded. Within
twenty-four (24) hours after a dog or cat has been impounded, a brief
description of the dog or cat, together with the name and address
of the keeper, if known, shall be placed in a prominent place and
in public view.
[CC 1985 §73.060; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
The keeper of any dog or cat impounded under this Article may reclaim such by paying to the City of Canton the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) for taking up and impounding such dog or cat and the sum of two dollars ($2.00) per day for each day or fraction thereof during which such dog or cat shall remain impounded, provided said keeper shall present a certification of immunization as provided in Section 210.020 hereof. A certification of immunization will be required prior to the release of any dog or cat taken up and impounded under the terms of this Article.
[CC 1985 §73.070; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001; Ord. No. 680-C §1, 2-22-2011]
A.
If
a dog or cat is impounded by the City and not reclaimed by its keeper
within a period of not less than five (5) business days, then a person
other than the keeper may adopt said dog or cat by complying with
the following requirements:
1.
Payment of all fees and costs for impoundment, and all animal registration
fees, as stated in this Chapter.
2.
Vaccination against rabies by a licensed veterinarian established
by filing a certificate of vaccination with the City Clerk.
3.
Proper registration of the dog or cat with the City Clerk.
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If the dog or cat is not reclaimed by its keeper, and not adopted
as stated herein within a period of not less than five (5) business
days, such dog or cat shall be destroyed in a humane manner by or
at the direction of the Chief of Police.
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[CC 1985 §73.080; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
All fees collected by the Chief of Police under the terms of
this Article shall be paid to the City Treasury. The cost of feeding
and keeping dogs and cats impounded under this Article shall be paid
from the City Treasury.
[CC 1985 §73.090; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
Any other provisions of this Chapter to the contrary notwithstanding,
if any dog or cat shall bite or otherwise attack any human being,
the Chief of Police shall require the dog or cat to be examined by
a licensed veterinarian and if such licensed veterinarian shall so
direct, the dog or cat shall be impounded either in the City dog and
cat pound or on the premises of the keeper of said animal as directed
by said licensed veterinarian for a period of not less than ten (10)
days for observation. If the dog or cat is impounded in the City pound
or any other place directed by the City, the owner shall pay all costs
of such impoundment. If, upon the termination of such period of quarantine,
it shall be determined that such dog or cat is not diseased, the dog
or cat shall be returned to its keeper in conformance with the other
provisions of this Article, or if its keeper is unknown, it shall
be destroyed in conformance with the other provisions of this Article.
If the dog or cat is determined to be diseased, it shall be disposed
of in the manner prescribed by the Missouri Department of Health.
[CC 1985 §73.100; Ord. No. 491-C §1, 1-16-2001]
At each regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, the City Clerk
shall account to the Board of Aldermen for all fees collected during
the preceding month under the terms of this Article.
A.
A person
commits the offense of knowingly releasing an animal if that person,
acting without the consent of the owner or custodian of an animal,
intentionally releases any animal that is lawfully confined for the
purpose of companionship or protection of persons or property or for
recreation, exhibition or educational purposes.
B.
As
used in this Section, "animal" means every living
creature, domesticated or wild, but not including Homo sapiens.
C.
The
provisions of this Section shall not apply to a public servant acting
in the course of such servant's official duties.
