§ 4-32. Dogs and cats in vehicles.

(a)

No person shall leave a dog or cat in a motor vehicle without adequate ventilation, or in such a manner as to expose the animal to extremes of heat or cold.

(b)

An officer may remove and impound a dog or cat from a vehicle if its safety appears to be in immediate danger from heat or cold or lack of adequate ventilation. The officer is authorized to take all steps reasonably necessary for the removal of such dog or cat, including, but not limited to breaking into the vehicle. Neither the officer nor his or her agency shall bear civil liability for damage.

(c)

No person shall transport any dog or cat in a motor vehicle unless the dog or cat is safely enclosed within the vehicle or, if travelling in an unenclosed vehicle (including, but not limited to convertibles, pickup trucks, open-bed trucks, and flat-bed trucks), is confined by a container, cage, or other device that will prevent the dog or cat from falling from or jumping from the motor vehicle. Any such container or cage shall be securely anchored to the vehicle in order to prevent movement about the vehicle.

(Ord. No. 95-42, § 20, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 2013-10, § 1, 2-12-13)