Stamford, Connecticut

B. Roaming Cats.

(1) No cat owner/keeper shall permit such cat(s) to run free outside his/her property unless said cat(s) has been:

(a) Neutered or spayed;

Sec. 111-10. – Stamford Animal Control and Care Center.

C. The SACCC shall assure that every animal leaving the shelter for adoption or transfer to an animal welfare agency for adoption or fostering shall be neutered/spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Vaccinations for dogs shall include rabies, distemper, Bordetella and parvovirus. Vaccinations for cats shall include rabies and feline distemper.

Sec. 111-12. – Breeding of dogs.

A. Breeding Permits.

(1) Any resident of Stamford who intends to breed a dog must obtain a breeding permit, before any female animal is bred, from the SACCC.

(2) The breeding permit is issued to the owner/keeper and cannot be sold, traded or otherwise conveyed from the person who obtained the permit from the SACCC.

(3) The fee for a breeding permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per year.

(4) Dogs shall not have more than two litters a year to protect the health of the mother and offspring.

(5) The resultant offspring shall not be sold to commercial outlets or for the purposes of research.

(6) Breeders who have a Connecticut kennel license from the Stamford Town and City Clerk do not need a breeding permit.

B. No breeding permit shall be granted to a person unless:

(1) The permit form is completed and fee paid.

(2) The applicant has adequate indoor and outdoor space in which to care for the dogs and their offspring.

(3) The conditions are safe, sanitary, humane and appropriate for a specific breed or species and meet all local and state animal welfare laws.

(4) The dog to be bred is appropriately licensed.

(5) The applicant does not have a documented history of allowing the dogs or other animals to run loose or be a nuisance or otherwise violating the provisions of this Ordinance.

(6) The applicant does not have a documented history of cruelty to animals, domestic violence, child abuse or hoarding.

C. The Animal Control Manager or his/her designee may inspect the breeding premises and conduct an evaluation based on the above section.

(1) The inspection should be done at a reasonable time when the applicant or his/her representative shall be present.

(2) If an applicant or breeder shall refuse to allow an inspection of the breeding facility or, upon inspection, is found to have violated the condition of the permit, it shall be cancelled.

D. Each person who breeds a litter without a breeding permit shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) in addition to paying the fifty dollar ($50.00) permit fee.