Alsip § 5.23 Animals & Animal Control Section Definitions This section defines various terms related to animal control, including 'at large', 'bite', 'companion animal', 'dangerous or vicious animal', and 'owner'. These definitions are crucial for the enforcement of regulations concerning dogs and cats within Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.24 Animals & Animal Control Section License—Required; fee; proof of inoculation This section requires owners or keepers of dogs and cats in Alsip to procure a license for each animal. Applicants must provide owner and animal details, and a veterinarian's certificate proving rabies inoculation is mandatory. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.25 Animals & Animal Control Section Maximum number allowed; exception This section establishes a limit on the total number of dogs and cats allowed in residential units, with fewer allowed in multi-family residences. Exceptions are made for licensed pet shops, kennels, animal hospitals, and grooming establishments. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.26 Animals & Animal Control Section Inoculation and tags affixed to collars required This section mandates that owners or keepers of dogs and cats vaccinate them against rabies annually (or at intervals set by the department of agriculture) and attach a tag evidencing this inoculation to their collar or harness. It also requires all dogs and cats, regardless of age, to wear a collar or harness with a tag displaying the owner's contact information. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.27 Animals & Animal Control Section Inoculation to be performed by licensed veterinarian; issuance of certificate This section mandates that rabies inoculations for dogs and cats must be performed by a licensed veterinarian. Upon inoculation, the veterinarian must issue a certificate to the owner and provide a tag to be attached to the animal's collar or harness, which also certifies the inoculation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.28 Animals & Animal Control Section Duration of inoculation This section specifies the duration of effectiveness for inoculations performed on dogs and cats. The inoculation is valid until the end of the calendar year in which it was administered or for a period set by the department of agriculture. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.30 Animals & Animal Control Section Exhibition of certificate upon request This section requires owners or keepers of unmuzzled dogs or cats to present proof of rabies inoculation upon request from a village police officer. The certificate of inoculation is issued under a separate section of the ordinance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.31 Animals & Animal Control Section Restraint This section requires owners or keepers of dogs and cats in Alsip to keep their animals under restraint at all times, except when they are on the owner's or keeper's property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.32 Animals & Animal Control Section Presence in food establishments prohibited; exceptions This ordinance prohibits dogs and cats from entering food establishments in Alsip, with an exception for service animals. This applies even if the animal is on a leash and during the hours the establishment is open to the public. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.33 Animals & Animal Control Section Impoundment of dogs or cats running at large or unlicensed dogs or cats; citation of owner or keeper This section outlines the process for apprehending and impounding dogs and cats found at large or without a license in Alsip. It details record-keeping requirements, notification procedures for owners, holding periods, and the responsibility of owners for impoundment costs, including rabies inoculation if lacking. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.34 Animals & Animal Control Section Rabies case procedure This ordinance requires owners to report animals suspected of rabies to the police department. The chief of police will investigate, and if rabies is suspected, the animal will be confined. If confirmed rabid, the animal will be humanely destroyed; otherwise, it will be released upon proof of vaccination and payment of fees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.35 Animals & Animal Control Section Biting animal capable of transmitting rabies; scratching This ordinance requires individuals to report animal bites or scratches from potential rabies transmitters to the police within 24 hours. It also mandates the confinement and veterinary observation of such biting or scratching animals. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.37 Animals & Animal Control Section Dangerous dogs This section outlines the process for designating a dog as 'dangerous' based on its behavior and the circumstances. It details the investigation requirements, owner notification, and specific defenses that would prevent a dog from being declared dangerous. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 5.38 Animals & Animal Control Section Vicious dogs This section defines a 'vicious dog' based on unprovoked bites or attacks causing serious injury or death, or being found dangerous on three separate occasions. It outlines an investigation process by the police chief before a dog can be declared vicious, and lists specific justifications where a dog's actions would not be considered vicious. View in Alsip’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.1 Animals & Animal Control Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the Animal Control and Dogs ordinance, including 'Animal', 'Dangerous Dog', 'Companion Animal', and 'Confinement'. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.10 Animals & Animal Control Section Muzzles Required This ordinance requires dogs to be securely muzzled when on public property if the village president declares a great danger from rabies. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.11 Animals & Animal Control Section Cruelty To Animals This section prohibits animal owners from neglecting their animals' basic needs, including food, water, shelter, and veterinary care. It also forbids any person from engaging in acts of cruelty, abuse, or mistreatment of animals. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.12 Animals & Animal Control Section Control Of Defecation This section makes it unlawful for a dog owner or person in control of a dog to be on property not their own without carrying means to remove dog excrement and dispose of it properly. It mandates the removal of dog excrement left on any public or private property not owned or possessed by the person in control of the dog. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.13 Animals & Animal Control Section Rabies Prevention This section outlines the mandatory procedures when an animal is suspected of having rabies, including impoundment or supervised confinement and veterinary examination. It also details reporting requirements for veterinarians and rabies inspectors. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.14.1 Animals & Animal Control Section Prohibition Against Keeping Wild Animals This section prohibits the keeping of wild animals within the village, with specific exceptions for licensed veterinary hospitals, educational institutions, museums, circuses, carnivals, zoos, or other authorized entertainment events that meet strict licensing, bonding, and compliance requirements. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.14.2 Animals & Animal Control Section Notice Of Keeping Of Wild Animals This section outlines the process for handling complaints about keeping wild animals within the village. Upon receiving a complaint, the chief of police investigates, and if confirmed, issues a notice for the owner to remove the animal within 10 days, unless the animal has caused harm or escaped, in which case immediate seizure, impoundment, or killing may occur. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.14.3 Animals & Animal Control Section Seizure And Impounding Of Wild Animals This section outlines the process for seizing and impounding wild animals when their owners fail to comply with notices. It grants authority to health and police officers to take possession of such animals and details the procedures for obtaining court orders if possession is refused, with provisions for safekeeping at authorized facilities. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.14.4 Animals & Animal Control Section Forfeiture Of Wild Animal This section outlines the forfeiture of wild animals to the village in cases of violation of its provisions. The forfeited animals will be permanently disposed of to authorized zoological or animal refuges, or destroyed if necessary. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.15 Animals & Animal Control Section Costs To Be Paid By Responsible Persons Or Entities This section mandates that responsible parties for animals seized, impounded, or confined by the village will be charged for all reasonable costs incurred. These costs are in addition to any other penalties or relief provided by the chapter. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.16 Animals & Animal Control Section Nuisance; Injunction This section declares any violation of the chapter a nuisance. The village attorney can seek injunctions, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary or permanent injunctions, to stop ongoing violations. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 5.2.17.1 Animals & Animal Control Section General Penalties This section establishes general penalty provisions for violations of the Animal Control and Dogs chapter, with a minimum fine of $50 and a maximum of $500 per offense. It also clarifies that continuing violations are considered separate offenses for each day the violation persists, leading to progressive penalties. View in Bartlett’s full code →