RABIES VACCINATION
Every dog and cat four months of age or older is required to be vaccinated against rabies annually by a licensed veterinarian.

HARBORING A STRAY ANIMAL
It shall be unlawful for any person to harbor, feed and/or keep any stray animal.

SPAY/NEUTER OF ADOPTED ANIMALS
All unsterilized dogs and cats adopted from the shelter will be spayed or neutered before the new owner takes possession.

LEASHING YOUR ANIMAL
In order for a dog to be allowed on publicly owned streets, roads or other publicly owned property, the dog shall be restrained by a suitable leash.

HOME INVASION
It shall be a violation of this ordinance for any dog to enter a residence without the approval of the residence?s owner and attack any person or animal lawfully present within the residence or act in a threatening, menacing or intimidating manner toward persons or animals lawfully present within the residence.

PROPER CARE AND PROVISIONS
Owners of animals are required to provide animals with good wholesome food, fresh water, proper shelter and protection from the elements, veterinarian care when needed, and humane care and treatment, including exercise and proper ventilation.

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ANIMALS UNATTENDED IN VEHICLE
It shall be a violation of the ordinance for a motor vehicle owner or operator to place or confine an animal in an unattended motor vehicle without sufficient ventilation.

TRANSPORTING ANIMALS IN OPEN BED TRUCKS
Persons transporting animals in an open bed truck must insure that the animal is safely and humanely restrained (at a minimum with double tethering for dogs).

REPORT ROAD HIT ANIMALS
Any motor vehicle operator who strikes a domestic animal, must immediately report the incident to the animal?s owner, Citrus County Animal Services, or the nearest law enforcement agency.

DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS BY OWNERS
Owners of dead animals are required to dispose of said animal(s) in a timely manner.

MEDICAL OR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
No live or dead animal(s) in the possession of Citrus County Animal Services will be used for the purposes of medical or scientific research.

REMOVAL OF AN ANIMAL FROM SHELTER WITHOUT APPROVAL
It shall be a violation of the ordinance to removed animals from the Animal Services Shelter without first completing all required paperwork and paying all fees and charges, and receiving authorization from the Animal Services Division.

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TRAP TAMPERING/DESTRUCTION
It shall be a violation of the ordinance to tamper with, interfere with, damage, remove, or destroy any county owned and operated trap.

STANDARDS FOR CIRCUSES
Includes standards for circuses.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMALS OFFERED FOR SALE
Includes health requirements and consumer guarantee for dogs and cats transported or offered for sale.

LIVESTOCK IMPOUNDMENT GUIDELINES
Includes guidelines for impoundment of livestock.

FEE SCHEDULES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
Includes fee schedules and penalties for violations.

ADOPTION OF AGGRESSIVE DOGS, WOLVES, AND WOLF HYBRIDS
Dogs that demonstrate aggression, wolves, and wolf hybrids will not be placed for adoption.

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