West Hollywood, California

§ 9.48.010 Adoption of Animal Control Ordinance.

Title 10, Animals, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on October 6, 2016, is hereby adopted by reference as the “Animal Control Ordinance” of the City of West Hollywood.

A copy of the Animal Control Ordinance has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.

§ 9.48.050 Amendments – Fees.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.48.010, the Animal Control Ordinance is further amended by amending Los Angeles County Code Sections 10.08.090, 10.20.045, 10.20.130 and 10.90.010.VI.A.4 and adding Section 10.90.010.VI.B.5 to read as follows:

10.08.090 Cat Kennel.

“Cat kennel” means any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises where cats are boarded, kept for sale, or kept for hire.

10.20.045 Dog and Cat Breeding – Permit Required – Fees.

A. Any person, except for a person possessing a valid kennel license, who causes the breeding of a dog or cat, shall obtain a breeding permit from the Director and shall pay the fee for such permit in the amount set forth in Section 10.90.010. Breeding permits shall be valid for a term of one year from the date of issuance.

B. Each permit shall authorize the whelping of no more than one litter per female dog or cat in any 12 month period and no more than one litter per domestic household in any 12 month period, or the offering of a male dog or cat for stud once in any 12 month period.

C. Breeding permits must be obtained in person at the animal control authority (or specially designated satellite offices) where the Director shall keep a register wherein shall be entered the name and address of each person to whom any breeding permit is issued, the date of issuance thereof, the date or approximate date the person obtained the dog or cat, the age or approximate age of the dog or cat, and, if a first-time breeding permit, the number of past litters produced.

D. The person applying for the breeding permit shall demonstrate a basic understanding of humane breeding practices, administered in the form of a test, designed and administered by the City of West Hollywood Animal Welfare Task Force. Should the applicant fail to pass the humane practices breeding test, he or she shall be denied the breeding permit and may not reapply for such a permit for a minimum period of 30 days.

E. Should the applicant provide any false information or fail to provide any required information, the breeding permit shall be denied.