County of Iredell issued the following announcement on Oct. 10.
Iredell County Animal Services is proposing changes to the County Animal Ordinance. These proposed changes may be viewed by clicking the document link below.
Adequate shelter means that shelter or portion of an outside enclosure which will keep a non-aquatic animal dry and out of the direct sun, at a temperature level that is healthful for the animal. For dogs, cats and other small animals, the shelter shall be a wind and moisture resistant structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal. It shall include four walls, a roof and a solid floor constructed of wood, concrete, or other similar building materials, with an opening entrance large enough to allow access to the animal.
The animal must have access to shaded areas other than the shelter during warm or hot days. During cold days and days and/or nights the structure shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shaving, blankets, or an equivalent. Owners are allowed to utilize plastic barrels in shaded areas only. For all animals, the containment area shall be free of accumulated waste and debris so that the animal shall be free to walk or lie down without coming in contact with any such waste or debris, and drainage shall be provided to eliminate excess water or moisture. Aquatic or semiaquatic animals shall have an adequate amount of clean water in which to move.
Animals housed under the following conditions shall not constitute adequate shelter:
Underneath outside steps, decks and stoops
Inside vehicles
Underneath vehicles
Buildings without proper ventilation
Metal barrel
Original source can be found here.
