Bremen, Indiana

§ 91.001 DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

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BREEDER. Any person, for-profit business or corporation which harbors or keeps dogs and/or cats and allows or causes those animals to procreate for the purpose of selling said animals for profit.

§ 91.041 SPAYING OR NEUTERING ADOPTED ANIMALS.

Any dog or cat adopted from a local humane society or animal care facility must be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of adoption if the dog or cat is over six months of age. If the dog or cat is less than six months of age upon adoption, it shall be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian upon reaching the age of six months. An exception is made only if a licensed veterinarian certifies that said animal is physically unable to undergo such an operation within the time limitations. The individual adopting the dog or cat must sign a written agreement with the adopting facility guaranteeing that such animal shall be neutered or spayed within the time limitations specified in this section.

§ 91.072 PET SHOP/BREEDER PERMIT.

(A)       (1)   No person, partnership or corporation shall operate a pet shop or operate as a breeder, as defined herein, in the town without first obtaining from the town or its agent a pet shop/breeder permit and paying the necessary fees.

(2)   Any person holding a pet shop/breeder permit shall furnish to each customer purchasing a dog or cat a written statement at the time of sale containing the following information:

(a)   Date of sale;     

(b)   Name, address and telephone number of purchaser and permit holder;         

(c)   Permit number of permit holder;

(d)   Species, bred, description, age and sex of dog or cat sold;      

(e)   Vaccination and parasite medication(s) administered to said animal and date(s) administered and the name of the veterinarian or person who administrated the same; and

(f)   Guarantee of good health for a period of not less than one week, with recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian.

(B)   The permit holder shall retain a copy of said written statement for a period of 12 months from the date of sale and provide a duplicate copy to the licensing authority if the purchaser resides within the town.

(C)   The permit holder shall also deliver to the purchaser at the time of sale a written statement of registration and licensing requirements under this chapter applicable to the purchased animal if the purchaser resides within the town. Such statement shall be prepared by the town and provided by the animal control agency.

(D)   All pet shops and breeding facilities shall take care to house animals in a sanitary manner, providing appropriate veterinary services and humane care, and housing shall be provided according to the needs of individual species.

§ 91.078 FEES.

(A)   In addition to all other fees required by law to be paid, the following fees shall be paid: