McCall, Idaho

5.7.150: KENNEL LICENSING:

The owner at any one time of four (4) or more dogs over four (4) months of age residing within the city of McCall is required to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter and regulations, and shall, in addition to the license fees provided in this chapter, pay a kennel license fee.

(A)   Kennel License: It is unlawful to keep, maintain or possess upon the premises of any one dwelling more than four (4) dogs over the age of four (4) months, unless the owner or person in charge thereof obtains a kennel license and any conditional use permit pursuant to Idaho Code title 67, chapter 65 and title 3 of this code. If a kennel license is issued, the holder shall pay to the department an annual license fee established by city council resolution. Such kennel license shall only be permitted and issued in accordance with the terms and provisions of said ordinance and as hereinafter noted.

1.   Conditions: The following conditions shall be made part of any conditional use permit issued by the city under present zoning laws if a dog is kept for breeding purposes. The owner of the dog shall be required to obtain an unsterilized canine license from the department to possess a dog that is not spayed or neutered. The permit shall be issued or renewed only if the department determines that the following conditions have been met:

(a)   The dog is vaccinated for rabies and other common diseases such as distemper, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, and parvovirus;

(b)   The dog is housed properly, providing that the property may be inspected by the department to determine if the dog’s habitation and living conditions are safe, healthy and do not present a nuisance.

5.7.170: UNSTERILIZED CANINES:

It shall be unlawful to own, possess or keep in the city any dog over the age of four (4) months that has not been spayed or neutered, except as provided as follows:

(A)   Statement Of A Veterinarian: If a licensed veterinarian states in writing that a dog is unfit to undergo the required surgical procedure because of an extreme health condition of the dog. Such extreme health condition shall include, but not be limited to: severe cardiovascular compromise, bleeding disorder, respiratory disease and hepatic disease. The old age of a dog shall not, of itself, constitute an extreme health condition for purposes of this section; or

(B)   Show Or Event: If a dog is temporarily in the city to participate in a show or event sponsored by a sanctioned dog organization; or

(C)   Imported Or Visiting Dog: If a dog is owned, possessed or kept in the city for fewer than thirty (30) days in a one year period; or

(D)   Public Service Or Guide Dog: The canine is a public service dog or guide dog; or

(E)   Kennel License: The owner or possessor has obtained a kennel license from the city of McCall; or

(F)   Paid Fees: The owner or possessor of the dog has made payment of all necessary unaltered dog fees to the department.