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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND ADD TO THE JONESBORO MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES, TITLE 6 ANIMALS AND FOWL, CHAPTER 6.08 DOGS, SUB SECTION 6.08.05 DOGS TO BE CONFINED FOR THE PROHIBITION OF IMPROPER CONFINEMENT OF DOGS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
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WHEREAS, a large number of dogs within the city limits of Jonesboro, Arkansas have suffered severe injury from being tethered to a fixed location, limited to a small enclosure and neglected; and
WHEREAS, studies by the Humane Society of the United States and other reputable animal organizations have shown that tethering a dog to a fixed location for extended periods of time inhibits socialization and often results in dogs becoming more territorial and aggressive; and
WHEREAS, dogs that are unaltered are more likely to be territorial and aggressive;
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WHEREAS, neighborhoods are harmed by the tethering of dogs to a fixed location for extended periods because of the associated concentration of urine and feces within a small area and damage to the yard
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS
THAT:
SECTION 1: A complete revision of Section 6.08.05 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code of Ordinances, Title 6 Animals and Fowl, Chapter 6.08 Dogs, Sub Section 6.08.05 Dogs to be Confined is requested to further outline specific guidelines for the safe confinement of dogs to prevent abuse, cruelty and unwanted aggressive behavior.
SECTION 2: The entire sub section 6.08.05 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code of Ordinances pursuant to Ordinance number 1266, Sec.6 is hereby repealed and replaced with the following five sections.
SECTION 3: Safety of persons and property is utmost in the minds of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The complete Sub Section 6.08.05 of the Jonesboro Municipal Code is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 6.08.05 Dogs to be confined. From and after the passage of this chapter, any person owning, possessing or keeping a dog or dogs, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, licensed ...
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