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. Likewise, any person moving into Cobb County who owns a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall register the dangerous dog in Cobb County within ten days after becoming a resident. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-8; Ord. Sec. Ownermeans any person owning, possessing, harboring, keeping or having custody or control of any animal subject to this chapter. O.C.G.A. * State law and other referencesSee Georgia Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry Division, Chapter 40-13-13, Animal Protection, the current state law, and the Georgia Rabies Control Manual. (4) Cats and dogs over four months of age that are on the owner's property are not required to wear their rabies tag 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. Not validly registered as required by section 10-10, including the posting of warning signs; b. 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. (3) Any animal, which presents a danger or exhibits a propensity for aggressive behavior towards any person or other animal, without regard to whether the period of confinement designated in section 10-67 has expired. Most pet dogs possess a natural predatory instinct. Human exposure to rabiesmeans any bite, scratch, or other situation in which saliva or central nervous system (CNS) tissue of a potentially rabid animal enters an open wound, fresh wound, or comes in contact with a mucous membrane by entering the eye, mouth, or nose. (b) The owner of a dog confiscated for violation of section 10-10 shall have 20 days from the date the dog was confiscated to comply with the provisions of this chapter and pay reasonable confiscation costs to redeem the animal. The animal control officers shall wear uniforms and badges containing individual names while engaged in the execution of their duties. (d)Methods of disposal of dead animals. Any other provision of this section to the contrary notwithstanding, it shall be the duty of CCAC and the county department of transportation to remove and dispose of the carcasses of all dead animals found within the rights-of-way of all county roads maintained either totally or in part from county funds. Permission of the owner or person in custody of the animal confined shall not be unreasonably withheld. The first thing to do is to find out if your county, municipality or homeowners association allows goats where you live. All owners must possess the ability to restrain their dog(s) and must be present in the off-leash area of said park with any dog(s) they brought into the park, to adequately control or restrain them if needed, so as to prevent injury to other people or dogs in the off-leash area. (d) No person shall in any manner or for any reason encourage, instigate, promote, assist, exhibit, organize, sponsor, host or participate in an exhibition/demonstration of the following types of animals including but not limited to those animals that are: (1) Used or potentially used for fighting or training for fighting; (a) Animal owners, or persons who care for animals at the person's residence, must keep their property, including but not limited to their yards, porches, balconies, decks, and interior living spaces reasonably free of animal waste including feces and urine and the residue thereof. of 5-24-05). (e) Any animal bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal that is not destroyed and manifests any of the symptoms of rabies should be immediately examined by a licensed veterinarian. of 10-24-89; Res. The enclosure must also meet the specified height, size, and design requirements. of 6-11-85; Ord. (c) All members of the animal control board shall be residents of the county. - Entrapment of animals; methods, duration, access to food and water, etc. (a) The fees with respect to all services performed in connection with enforcement of this chapter shall be set by the board of commissioners from time to time. (a) CCAC shall endeavor to locate adopters for adoptable animals. (4) No person shall tie, stake or fasten any animal within any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public place within the county or in such manner that the animal has access to any portion of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 6-11-85; Ord. 10-12. of 9-23-80, 20; Ord. of 9-23-80, 18; Ord. In addition to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, after adjudication, shall be confiscated as follows: (1)Dangerous dogs. (b) All dogs, cats and ferrets shall be vaccinated by four months of age and revaccinated as recommended by the current Compendium of Animal Rabies or a licensed veterinarian according to the type of vaccine and the duration of its effectiveness. 10-36. Water (adequate)means clean, fresh water sufficient to prevent dehydration, properly sustain health, and prevent significant risk to the animal's health. I also live in Haymarket. The unit manager may also be designated by the board of health as the official rabies control officer for the county. Euthanasiameans the legal act of putting animals to death using humane methods approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. 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. 10-12.1. (Ord. b. Tethering devices, as referred to in this chapter, are the type commonly used for the size animal involved and are attached to the animal by means of a properly fitted collar or harness. (Ord. (2) No person shall dispose of an animal, its parts or blood, by burial on the land of another without the permission of the owner of the land. By Carolyn Cunningham. Experienced goat owners often have skills that can benefit inexperienced goat owners. (c)Dangerous dogs. Temperature control (adequate)means maintaining temperatures recommended for animals by the Department of Agriculture guidelines for shelters and farm animals. 1. Under special circumstances and with the approval of CCAC and the county health department, the owner may opt to keep the exposed animal under very strict confinement/isolation and close observation for the period of time set by the State of Georgia. (6) Causes serious annoyance to a neighboring residence and interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment of that property. Animal intake stops at 4 p.m. daily. (b) Control of attacking or biting animal, vicious animals, potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs. (7) Exception: Section 10-11(a)(2)b. shall not apply to the areas contained within the Sweat Mountain Dog Park or within any other county or city dog park designated as such by the applicable governing authority, provided that all other rules, regulations and ordinances connected to the use of that area are followed. of 6-11-85; Ord. (Ord. The dog must be restrained by a substantial chain or leash not more than six feet in length and under the physical control of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the dog. State law referenceLivestock running at large, O.C.G.A. (2) Recommend to the board of commissioners guidelines for the operation and maintenance of the animal shelter. - Impoundment of animals inhumanly or cruelly treated in violation of sections 10-121 through 10-121.6. Wildlife and wild animals received by CCAC will be disposed of in accordance with federal and state guidelines. (f) No person shall charge admission to, participate in, or be present as a spectator, handler, timekeeper, referee, guard, etc. If you or your neighbors have pet dogs, you need to make sure the dogs do not pose a risk to your sheep or dogs. (1) Dogs, while legally hunting or working on agricultural property with permission of the owner, are not required to wear a collar with identification tags when off the property of the owner. However, a person may house the animal for five business days while attempting to locate and/or contact the owner. Since the goat craze is fairly recent, don't be surprised if they are not entirely sure at first. - Requirements for possessing dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs; registration; insurance; inspection. Selling or giving away animals in front of or on private property or public property, other than the animal owner's property, without the owner's permission, is prohibited. - Motorist hitting domestic animal to make report. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor or allow to be kept or harbored any dog or cat over four months of age without a collar, which shall have attached thereto a valid vaccination tag. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-22; Ord. (b) Any person may take into custody any animal running at large in violation of this chapter and place with CCAC. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.1(a)(c); Ord. of 2-27-07; Ord of 4-25-17). Regardless of the quarantine or confinement location, the owner shall be responsible for all expenses incurred. Subject to the requirements of this section for dangerous dogs and subject to revocation for non-compliance and possible confiscation, the CCAC manager shall issue a certificate of registration to the owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog if the owner presents to the CCAC manager sufficient evidence of the following: (1) A proper enclosure to confine the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog; and. A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by CCAC or by a law enforcement officer or by another person authorized by CCAC if: a. (6) Ensures that all animals are treated in accordance with this chapter. Other provisions of law or regulations relating to this chapter shall apply when any provisions of this chapter shall conflict with the laws of the state or the United States of America. State law referenceEuthanasia of dogs and cats by animal shelters, O.C.G.A. As they approached the Interstate 20 bridge near the Fulton County and Cobb County border, "There's a goat," Ulselth said. d. Buried in or adjacent to the county right-of-way. 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. of 9-23-80, 14; Ord. (4) Administering poison to any animal or exposing any animal to any poisonous or toxic/deadly substance. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-9; Ord. of 5-24-05; Ord. of 5-24-05). of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-11; Ord. Sec. of 5-24-05). The owner of the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog who is moving out of the county shall register the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog in the new jurisdiction within ten days after becoming a resident. (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. (c) The unit manager shall have the right to refuse adoption to any person or entity who, for any reason, in the discretion of the unit manager or his designee, may be deemed unsuitable as an adopter. (Ord. The avg. The dog inflicts an injury upon a person when the dog is being used by a law enforcement officer in carrying out official duties; or. 10-6. of 5-24-05). It is permissible within the corporate limits of the City of Acworth to have goats, miniature pigs and backyard chickens if the following standards are met: (a) Goats shall not exceed 24 inches in height (at the withers) or 80 pounds in weight. (3) Hold a public meeting at least twice yearly. Rules regulating backyard chickens on less than two acres were eased Tuesday by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. Charging a fee to do procedures on another person's animal or receiving compensation to render services can cost you. b. If the licensed veterinarian determines the animal is displaying symptoms of rabies and the symptoms cannot be attributed to any other illness or injury, the animal shall be humanely euthanized and CCAC shall be notified. $4,000 exemption in the state, county bond, and fire district tax categories for persons . (1) Shall be given food and water as needed to prevent malnutrition and dehydration; (2) May not be treated in a cruel or abusive manner; (3) That are domestic animals and are seriously ill or severely injured shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian or the animal shelter for evaluation, care and disposition; (4) That are domestic animals that appear to be uninjured and reasonably healthy shall be taken to animal shelter or returned to the owner if known; and. (f)Enforcement by unit manager, animal control officer, humane officers. 4-8-20 et seq.) Pet and Chicken Feed. The condition of the animal when reclaimed, redeemed, adopted or purchased; and. A copy of such fee schedule shall be posted at the headquarters of the CCAC and may be changed at any time and from time to time as determined by the board of commissioners. seanna.abbott@cobbcounty.org. (3) Places an animal in the custody of a state licensed entity, such as but not limited to a veterinary clinic, grooming facility, boarding facility, or pet sitter for treatment, boarding, or other care, and fails to reclaim the animal by the agreed upon time. . (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. (7) Carry out those duties as provided in the state dangerous dog control law, as amended, and hold hearings and determine matters provided therein and as amended. Neglectmeans absence of adequate care that is unintentional. This section is enacted pursuant to the Georgia Constitution and 1967 Ga. Laws (Act No. The tax for recording the note is at the rate of $1.50 for each $500.00 or fractional part of the face amount of the note. - Interference with animal control officer. (a) The Cobb County Animal Control Board shall consist of the following: One member of the Humane Society of Cobb County board of directors or its designee (post 1); three interested citizens who have interest in domestic animals (posts 2, 3, 4); two veterinarians, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Cobb County Veterinary Medical Society (posts 5, 6); and one citizen chosen by the chairman of the board of commissioners (post 7). (Ord. The state law known as the dangerous dog control law is incorporated in this chapter by reference and made part of this chapter. - Impoundment of animals found running at large; notice to owner. The jurisdiction for enforcement of this chapter shall be in the unincorporated area of the county; however, the county may contract or enter into agreements with other municipalities to enforce this chapter for joint animal control services or for the provision of animal control services and for the separate or joint use of personnel, facilities and equipment for such services. These two members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioners, and these members' terms shall begin with the announcement of their appointment at an open meeting and will conclude upon first of their appointing commissioner's leaving office for any reason. f. Adequate space for the number of animals on the property. (2) Physically harmed, tortured, mutilated, beaten, or illegally killed. (b) Persons who permit their animals to defecate on public or private property other than their own property are required to immediately pick up the feces, bag the feces, and properly dispose of the feces. Stephen.Hammond@cobbcounty.org, Jacob Arnold Goatscaping cost- $10 rental per day, per goat. - Penalty for violation of section 10-12.1. Under no conditions may dead animals be abandoned at any location, including but not limited to, in wells or open pits of any kind on private or public land. (f) The changes provided in this section concerning membership will take effect post-by-post upon the expiration of the terms of the members of the animal control board presently serving on the date of the adoption of this revision of this chapter. (b) Exception: An animal that is deserted when premises are temporarily vacated for the protection of human life during a disaster or emergency hospitalization shall not be regarded as abandoned under this article where the owner or custodian lacked sufficient time or resources to make reasonable arrangements for the adequate care and custody of the animal. (Ord. of 10-24-89; Res. (5) Study and recommend to the board of commissioners requirements for the treatment and maintenance of animals at the animal shelter. (3) Law enforcement officers working police trained dogs. The owner of any animal shall be in violation of this chapter if the animal exhibits any behavior or engages in any activity defined as a "nuisance animal" under section 10-1. of 3-9-93; Res. Garbagemeans all refuse matter/effluent. (c)Removal and disposition of dead animals within rights of way and on public property. I, 2-38, 2-39). Oct 3, 2018 Over the years, many things have been dumped into the Chattahoochee River. Not maintained in a proper enclosure; or. The disease in people ranges from asymptomatic to severe. of 9-23-80, 23; Ord. (d) No transfer of any animal held at the animal shelter shall be valid without the written approval of CCAC. Specifically, the defendant is alleged to have solicited a 17-year-old female for sex in October 2022. (2) An animal shall not be a vicious animal within the meaning of this chapter if: a. It is primarily a disease of cattle, sheep, and goats although other livestock and pets can also get Q Fever. The purpose and effect of this rule is to specify, detail and clarify the importation requirements by species for animals and certain animal products into Florida from other states. Severe injurymeans any physical injury resulting in any of the following: (3) Lacerations, with or without, sutures; Shelter (adequate)means protective cover for a domestic animal appropriate for the species and providing adequate space to maintain the animal in good health, which also prevents pain, suffering or a significant risk to the animal's health. Any person shall be in violation of this chapter who: (1) Transports an animal in a pickup or other open vehicle unless the animal is either: b. (7) Be ready/willing for combat and unyielding in combat. (4) Study animal related issues and recommend to the board of commissioners those programs, methods, found to be both economically feasible and humane. (2) Use any animal as bait or as a lure in training dogs for racing or other competitions. Tethermeans any chain, rope, leash, tie out or wire designed to restrain an animal which is attached to an animal's collar or halter and is also attached to a stationary object. When, in the opinion of the CCAC manager, an animal in the custody of CCAC is: (1) Diseased or injured and in need of immediate treatment so as to lessen the animal's suffering or to prevent the spread of communicable disease, the CCAC manager or designee shall immediately obtain the services of or place the animal with a licensed veterinarian for the purpose of administering necessary treatment. 8, art. (Ord. If the owner is unknown, the person striking or injuring the animal shall notify CCAC, the county police department, or any law enforcement agency. of 5-24-05). Cross referenceDefinitions generally, 1-2.

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