Salem, Missouri

Section 205.140 Dogs Running At Large.

D. Confinement During Estrus. Any unspayed female dog in the state of estrus (heat) shall be confined during estrus in a house, building, or secured enclosure constructed so that no other dog may gain access to the confined animal. Owners or keepers who do not comply with this Subsection may be ordered by an Animal Control Officer to remove the dog to a boarding kennel, veterinary hospital or the Animal Control Center or to be served with a penalty assessment notice. All expenses incurred as a result of such confinement shall be paid by the owner. Failure to comply with the removal order of an Animal Control Officer shall be a violation of this Subsection and any unspayed female dog in estrus may be summarily impounded in the event of non-compliance with such a removal order. This provision shall not be construed to prevent the lawful breeding of dogs so long as access to the female is controlled in accordance with this Subsection to prevent random access to said female.