- Period of impoundment or confinement. Diseases from goats and livestock - King County 51-2-7. (b) Any impounded animal not redeemed within the period specified in sections 10-13(d) or 10-67, whichever is applicable, shall be considered abandoned to CCAC, in which event all rights of ownership shall vest in CCAC; and the owner shall have no further claim to such animal. of 9-23-80, 3; Ord. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or is caring for an animal which has died or has been killed to abandon the animal, its parts, or blood. 10-12.1. (2)Potentially dangerous dogs. Goat rental companies typically charge by the acre, and many established companies won't do yards smaller than an acre. 213), page 2486 (see pt. (1) Any person having information an animal has bitten or attacked a person shall immediately report such information to CCAC. Within the first six months of age for sexually immature animals. The dog inflicts an injury upon a person when the dog is being used by a law enforcement officer in carrying out official duties; or. Cobb County Animal Services Such agreements or contracts shall be subject to any state law, which may govern. Not maintained in a proper enclosure; or. Due . If the licensed veterinarian determines the animal is displaying symptoms of rabies and the symptoms cannot be attributed to any other illness or injury, the animal shall be humanely euthanized and CCAC shall be notified. (770) 590-5622 (6) Ensures that all animals are treated in accordance with this chapter. (2) Any impounded animal adopted from CCAC that was not spayed or neutered per the adoption agreement may immediately be reclaimed by CCAC, and the owner may not be permitted to reclaim said animal. 10-6. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-13; Ord. Temperature control (adequate)means maintaining temperatures recommended for animals by the Department of Agriculture guidelines for shelters and farm animals. Strict confinement/isolation for animals bitten by rabid animalmeans confinement for the period of time recommended by the State of Georgia and kept inside a home, basement, garage, or suitable building, and isolated from other animals and people other than the caretaker while the animal is being observed for symptoms of rabies. (d) Members of the board of commissioners from districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 shall separately appoint posts 5, 3, 1, and 6 respectively (i.e., district commissioner 1 appoints post 5; district commissioner 2 appoints post 3; district commissioner 3 appoints post 1; district commissioner 4 appoints post 6.) of 11-9-93; Ord. (Ord. (b) The animal control board may request and receive in a timely manner statistics, information and documentation necessary for reports and studies for the board of commissioners. Board Considers Revised Code Amendments | Cobb County Georgia The enclosure must also meet the specified height, size, and design requirements. Ideally, corns should only make up less than 50% of their total diet. Ordinances | Cobb County Georgia (2)Surety bond. Decapitated goats found in Chattahoochee - ajc Sec. (3) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on public or private property. of 10-24-89; Ord. A 50-acre goat farm in Acworth many hoped would be bought by the county as a park is no longer up for consideration, its owner says, after the two parties failed to agree on a price. (1) Shall be given food and water as needed to prevent malnutrition and dehydration; (2) May not be treated in a cruel or abusive manner; (3) That are domestic animals and are seriously ill or severely injured shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian or the animal shelter for evaluation, care and disposition; (4) That are domestic animals that appear to be uninjured and reasonably healthy shall be taken to animal shelter or returned to the owner if known; and. Confining the animal in strict isolation is the responsibility of the animal owner and subject to unannounced inspections by CCAC. (c)Removal and disposition of dead animals within rights of way and on public property. 8084385: 12/31/2009 Vol. (b) Legal exhibitions include but are not limited to petting zoos, circuses, dog shows, individuals or groups displaying/marketing animals for adoption or sale, etc., unless otherwise prohibited in this chapter. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-17; Ord. Common Violations | Cobb County Georgia (b) The owner of a dog confiscated for violation of section 10-10 shall have 20 days from the date the dog was confiscated to comply with the provisions of this chapter and pay reasonable confiscation costs to redeem the animal. Experienced goat owners often have skills that can benefit inexperienced goat owners. Sec. of 6-11-85; Ord of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-20; Ord. Training group (licensed)means an appropriately licensed organization or individual that trains animals to assist physically handicapped persons, to assist search and rescue operations, and/or to work with government agencies or law enforcement agencies. h. Any other structure that is not safe or suitable for housing the species. (2) When upon the premises of the owner, attacking or biting animals, vicious animals, potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dogs shall be kept indoors or in a proper enclosure as defined by this chapter. This week the county commission voted 3 to 2 to allow homeowners living on less than two acres to house hens on their property. Q fever is a disease caused by a type of bacterium named Coxiella burnetii. (6) Supply to the board of commissioners semiannual reports as to any recommendations provided for in this section or at such other intervals or times as may be designated by the board of commissioners. Do they have a good temperment? Sufficient protection from the elements to keep the animal dry; c. Sufficient shade and ventilation to prevent an animal from overheating and/or dehydrating; and. The injury inflicted by the animal was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort; was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the animal; had in the past been reported to have tormented, abused or assaulted the animal; or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. of 5-24-05). (d)Methods of disposal of dead animals. (2) The posting on the premises of a dangerous dog sign obtained from the county warning that there is a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog on the property. Tethering devices, as referred to in this chapter, are the type commonly used for the size animal involved and are attached to the animal by means of a properly fitted collar or harness. seanna.abbott@cobbcounty.org. Neglect (willful)means the intentional withholding of adequate food, water and humane care required by an animal to prevent starvation, dehydration, death, or other harmful/debilitating conditions. or section 10-10 of this chapter shall be destroyed as determined by CCAC only after there has been a conviction or order by the appropriate court under either of such sections. As you already know, goats are herbivores, so they should not eat meat. Relevant sections: (5) All livestock weighing more than 40 pounds, except horses, stallions, colts, geldings, mares, fillies, ponies, miniature horses, mules, jacks, jennies, goats, kids and sheep, must be kept on tracts or lots of at least .5 acres or more. of 9-23-80, 17; Ord. Goat Behavior and Temperament. (2) The owner must post the premises with a vicious animal warning sign. 31-19-6. Relinquishedmeans written transfer of ownership of an animal by the owner to CCAC. of 9-23-80, 13; Ord. 770-590-5608 d. Adequate bedding or resting area suitable for the breed, species, age, size, and medical condition of the animal. of 9-23-80, 26; Ord.
