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_ 2 <br />Q�J iA bp; <br />Chapter 4 , . � ti • �.r� <br />Lee County Code <br />Animals <br />(5) The owner of any animal determined to be dangerous is required <br />to purchase a sign from Animal Services stating "Dog Deemed <br />Dangerous by Lee County" and post the sign at the entrance to the <br />secure enclosure in a manner that is visible to persons outside the <br />enclosure. <br />(g) Animal Services may inspect a secure enclosure at any time to ensure <br />it complies with Section 4 -63. <br />Sec. 4 -44. Failure to report certain acts by dangerous animals. <br />The owner of a dangerous animal shall inform Animal Services no later than <br />24 hours after the occurrence of any of the following: <br />(1) An assault, attack or biting upon any human being by such animal in <br />the owner's care or control. <br />(2) An attack or biting upon any domesticated animal or pet while the <br />animal is off the owner's property. <br />(3) The running at large or escape of any animal required to be <br />restrained or confined to a secure enclosure. <br />Sec. 4 -45. Operating attack training facilities restricted. <br />It shall be unlawful for any person, group of persons, partnership or <br />corporation to operate any attack training facility as defined in this article. <br />Sec. 4 -46. Failing to provide proper shelter for equine and dogs. <br />(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner to fail to provide for each <br />equine or dog in his care proper shelter as described herein. <br />(1) Proper shelter for an equine shall have a roof and at least <br />three sides sufficient to prevent exposure to the elements. <br />(2) Proper shelter for a dog shall have a roof, a solid floor, and <br />at least three sides sufficient to prevent exposure to the elements. <br />All shelters must be large enough to allow the dog to lie <br />comfortably and contain dry bedding at all times. During the <br />daytime in April thru October, the shelter must provide a cooler <br />temperature inside than the ambient outside temperature. <br />(b) The area underneath exterior steps decks and stoops; inside of <br />vehicles; underneath vehicles; inside barrels or cardboard boxes; inside <br />rooms, and sheds or other buildings that do not provide windows or <br />adequate ventilation shall not be considered proper shelter. <br />Sec. 4 -47. Signage required for animals used for sentry or guard duty. <br />A sign warning that there is a guard or sentry animal on the premises <br />shall be visible to persons outside the premises. <br />12 <br />