Spay/Neuter
Douglasville, Georgia
The following words and phrases have the following meanings for the purpose of this chapter:
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(24) Kennel: Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for a fee or selling animals.
Sec. 18-60. – Permit required; term; removal; one per establishment; display.
(a) No person shall operate an animal establishment without first obtaining a permit from the animal control department in compliance with this chapter, nor may any person operate an animal establishment in a manner in violation of any provision of this chapter.
(b) The license period shall begin with the first day of the calendar year and shall run for one year. Renewal application for permits shall be made 30 days prior to and up to 60 days after January first of each year. Application for a permit for a new establishment under the provisions of this chapter shall be made within 60 days of the start of business or operation.
(c) Every facility regulated by this article shall be considered a separate enterprise, requiring an individual permit (e.g., two kennels at different locations but owned by the same person shall be considered as two animal establishments).
(d) Permits obtained in accordance with this article shall be displayed in a prominent location on the premises of the animal establishment.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, barter or gratuitously distribute any animal, fowl or reptile in a public place without a license or permit as set forth in this article. This prohibition shall include but shall not be limited to such distribution in commercial areas and along public roadways. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the gratuitous distribution of pets from private residential areas.
Sec. 18-64. – Standards for kennels.
All kennels shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the minimum standards of this section. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of a permit or revocation of a permit. Standards for kennels are as follows:
(a) Enclosures must be provided which shall allow adequate protection against weather extremes. Floors of buildings, runs and walls shall be of an impervious material to permit proper cleaning and disinfecting.
(b) Building temperature shall be maintained at a comfortable level. Adequate ventilation shall be maintained.
(c) Each animal shall have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around without touching the sides or top of cages.
(d) Cages are to be of material and construction that permit cleaning and sanitizing.
(e) Cage floors shall be of concrete, unless radiantly heated, and shall have a resting board or some type of bedding.
(f) Runs shall provide an adequate exercise area and protection from the weather. Runs shall have an impervious surface.
(g) All animal quarters and runs are to be kept clean, dry and in a sanitary condition.
(h) The food shall be free from contamination, and shall be wholesome, palatable and of sufficient quantity and nutritive value to meet the normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.
(i) All animals shall have fresh water available at all times.
Sec. 18-82. – Adoption.
The animal control department may convey ownership (permit adoption of) any animal which has become the property of the animal control department to a responsible person subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the animal control department, including, but without limitation, the following:
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(2) Evidence satisfactory to the animal control department that the animal has been, or will be, neutered or spayed.
