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HomeMy WebLinkAbout47- Animal Control June 23, 1993 Robin Davis 394 S. Tamarisk Rialto, Ca. 92376 Dear City Council, Please accept my request LV a ,a - ♦�o ag_A, f^, +ao T„y' A+T, c ,., b hsteU �/ll Lliv V►L%4" 1V1 LIIV JLLl VLLl Upll L,%,nLUILLUIV V1Ly Council Meeting to address the following: On June 3rd, 1993, I was cited by San Bernardino County Animal Control for the violation of San Bernardino City Ordinance 6.08.050, in conjuction with San Bernardino City Ordinance 6.08.040, for having a Pot Belly Pig on my premises and for claiming ownership of such pig. This Pot Belly Pig is a pet, therefore a member of our family as much as our dogs and cat. Our Pot Belly Pig, Willie, lives inside our house, using a litter box for his toilet. I believe that this City Ordinance that I was cited in violation of does not cover domesticated house pets such as our Willie that will grow no larger than a Cocker Spaniel dog or Sheltie dog. Therefore, I feel that this City Ordinance should be amended to allow an exception for Pot Belly Pigs and not simply classify them under the blanket classification of"swine". Please allow me to come to your City Council Meeting and further explain in person why I feel that this City Ordinance should be amended as such. Thank you for your consideration m this matter. Sincerely, A Concerned San Bernardino Resident C I T Y OF S A N B E R N A R D I N O INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Common Council FROM: Deborah L. Biggs, Director of Animal Control SUBJECT: Pot-Bellied Pigs: Request for Change in the Municipal Code DATE: June 28 , 1993 COPIES: Shauna Clark, City Administrator; Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney ------------------------------------------------------------------- RE: Robin Davis 394 S. Tamarisk Rialto, CA 92376 BACKGROUND INFORMATION On 6-3-93 at 11: 55 a.m. , Animal Control Officer Bonnie Landa responded to a sanitation complaint existing at the above address. The complainant told our office the residents at 394 S. Tamarisk were throwing feces into their yard. From a neighbor's property, Animal Control Officer Landa observed an excess amount of feces in the Davis yard as well as strong, obnoxious odors. No one answered the door, although she saw a young girl. Landa also saw two dogs in the backyard. As Landa returned to the Davis residence at 3 : 10 p.m. , she observed a small, juvenile pig running loose and drinking water from the gutter of the street one house north of the Davis' . The pig ran to 394 S. Tamarisk, Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis were present and admitted ownership of the pig. Mr. Davis stated they were moving soon. Landa asked them if they could relocate the pig with a friend until they moved. Landa advised she was going to issue a citation; if further complaints are received, they could be cited again. (Note: The complainant did not mention the Davis' had a pig. ) Davis was issued citation #03053 (copy attached) for two (2) counts of No Dog License, two (2) counts of No Rabies Vaccination, one (1) count of Maintenance of Premises (sanitation) and one (1) count of Illegal Pig. The citation was to be cleared on or before June 17, 1993 . On June 17, 1993 , Mrs. Davis came to the shelter and purchased a license for one dog ("Teaspoon") whose previous license expired in February 1993 . Page 2 June 28, 1993 Pot-bellied Pigs Mrs. Davis presented proof that this dog had a valid rabies vaccination prior to the issue date of the citation; one count of No Rabies Vaccination was administratively dismissed. Mrs. Davis paid a $10. 00 "proof of correction" for one count No Dog License. She did not pay nor clear any other portions of the citation, nor did she request a court date to contest the citation (procedure printed on citation) . Mrs. Davis did state, however, that she would be clearing the citation July 1, 1993 . On June 22, 1993, Mrs. Davis contacted the City Attorney's office. After receiving copies of the report and conferring with staff, Mrs. Davis was advised by Richard Morillo, Senior Assistant City Attorney, that she was in violation of S. B.M.C. 6. 08. 050 (copy attached) . Mrs. Davis also admitted that the pig was still on her property although our staff was told on June 20, 1993 that the pig was with Mrs. Davis' mother. On June 23 , 1993 , Mrs. Davis contacted the City Administrator's office and asked to be placed on the Council agenda to request the ordinance be amended (copy of letter attached) . THE VIETNAMESE POT-BELLIED PIG The pot-bellied pigs were originally developed through selective breeding of domestic pig stock to produce smaller sized animals. Characteristics of the pot-bellied pigs include: *Commonly achieve adult weight of 120 pounds, although small individual specimens may be produced by selective breeding. (Mrs. Davis' letter states the pig "will grow no larger than a Cocker Spaniel") . *Both the boar and sow produce tusks at approximately 18 months of age, enabling the animal to unearth and sever roots and plant material. They are also used for defense. *Females go into "heat" every 21 days and are capable of reproduction at the age of 4-6 months. *Life expectancy is 20 years. *Pot-bellied pigs are potential reservoirs for at least two (2) swine diseases known to be contagious to humans - leptospirosis and brucellosis. (Note: Dogs and cats are also capable of carrying diseases contagious to humans. ) Page 3 June 28, 1993 Pot-bellied Pigs A "Report of Findings" on the pot-bellied pig was compiled for the City of San Jose in 1990. A complete copy is attached. Should the Mayor and Common Council send this issue to the Legislative Review Committee, additional information will be provided to the Committee. DEBORAH L. BIGGS Director of Animal Control DLB/js I I 1. ❑ MISDEMEANOR CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL CONTROL CITATIONINOTICE TO APPEAR 03053 ISSUE I.n D A TI aU /57 '-7, 3 DAJ_ _Yl /�� DE/i / NAME(F � � IDDL .LAST) C;l AC 0.r1P . ai7l� STREET ADDRESS -�! 14 S - MAILIUG ADDRESS(IF DIFFE T) CITY,STATE,ZIPS DRIVERS LIC.NO.OR I.D. S I CLASS BI BIRTH ATE' ♦ �V SEX HAIR I EYE I HEIGHT WIGHT ER DES. M F r S-O BOXES DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATIONS oCHECK ALL APPLICABLE AMOUNT WITH PROOF OF S.B.6.24.130 RUNNING AT LARGE BAIL CORRECTION ❑ FIRST OFFENSE $ 25.00 ❑ SECOND OFFENSE 50.00 ❑ THIRD&SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES 75.00 S.B.6.24.020 NO DOG LICENSE Ca' r') 25.00 10.00 S.B.6.24.180 NO RABIES VACCINATION C C�', 25.00 10.00 ❑ S.B.6.24.010 NUMBER OF DOGS PERMITTED 50.00 15.00 u ❑ S.B.6.24.110 VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS DOG AT LARGE 100.00 S.B.12.44.070 MAINTENANCE OF PRE ES 50.00 ? LOCATION OF V1`A D TE TIME Q rrar I S !3/lit S/5 k DESCRI OF S)/OTH L- ©i- e 1 i to Wt— le z c Qom' 7 /p 1 t h o �7 VIOLA)N(S)NOT COMMIT DIN MY PRESENCE DEC E ON INFORMATION AND BELIEF. I declare order penalty of P""under ft laws Pf the Stare of CaMoma to ft foregoing is true ard E conrecL DATE ' or officer Employee No WilflolA adnMtrtg guilt 1 appear on or before the dare below. X ! YOU MUST CLEAR THIS CITATION ON OR BEFORE / / 19 You are charged with a violation of the San Bernardino Arkmal d Ordinance.You may(1)pay 1 using the envelope provided:(2)pay at the Animal Shatter at 333 Blood Banc Road:or(3)if you wish to contest this citation,(a)appear at Animal Control,333 Blood Bank Road,and(b)complete form requesting a court date and(c)post bail. If bail is paid within 14 days,no further action or i appearance a necessary.If paying by check or money order, make it payable to the-CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO." Failure to pay the bad indicated or to formally request a court date within 14 days from the issue date of this citation may result in a complaint being filed for'failure to appear'and a warrant issued for your arrest. WARNING:If you fail to appear in court as you have promised,you may be arrested and punished by 6 MONTHS IN JAIL AND OR$1000 FINE,regardless of the disposition of the iniginal charge.(Pen.Code.sec. 853.7) If mailing payment.mail to:ANIMAL CONTROL,333 BLOOD BANK ROAD,SAN BERNARDINO,CA 92406 Telephone:714-384-5048 Form approved by the Judicial Council of California(S)4-13-90 P.C.853.9 5190 I' f DURON BUSINESS FORMS—714 8765140 f � J Page 6 KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND FOWL 6.08.020 Definitions. "Building or structure" as used in this chapter, does not mean a building or structure -at the place or premises where a horse is stabled. pastured or kept. (Ord. 3465 (part), 1974: Ord. 821 § 5020) (part), 1921.) 6.08.030 Sheep and bulls. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to stable. pasture or keep or cause to be stabled, pastured or kept within four hundred feet of a building or structure used or intended for human occupancy, any sheep or bull. (Ord. 3465 (part). 1974: Ord. 821 § 501(a), 1921.) 6.08.040 Cows, steer, bovine, equine or caprine animals. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to stable. pasture or keep or cause to be stabled, pastured or kept. a cow. steer. any bovine, equine, or caprine animal (except a horse), a burrow, jack. jenny, mule, sheep, lamb, goat, kid or like animal at a place which has an area of less than one acre. or within one hundred fifty feet of a building or structure used or intended for human occupancy, or within fifty feet of any neighboring property line or street line. (Ord. 3465 (part), 1974: Ord. 821 § 501(b), 1921.) 6.08.050 Hogs. sow, gilt or boar. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or cause to be kept, more than five of the animals listed in Section 6.08.040 (except cows) or a hog, sow, gilt or boar, at any place in the- City. (Ord. MC . 5-21-85;-Ord. MC-4, 18. ' 10-15-84: Ord. 3465 (part), 1974. Ord. 821 § 501 (c). 1921.) 6.08.055 (Repealed by MC-460.) 6.08.060 Rabbits and guinea pigs. A. It is unlawful for any person. firm or corporation to keep. or cause to be kept, more than twenty-four rabbits within two hundred feet of any building or structure used or intended for human occupancy. 1 acre=43,560 square feet } acre=20,000 square feet 383 (San Bernardino 1-86) Report of Findings Subject of Study: Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig (also known as the "Oriental Pygmy Pig" and the "Chinese Miniature Pig") Objective of Study: To compile information and present topics for consideration relevant to any revision to the Municipal Code of the City of San Jose altering the provisions under which pigs may be main- tained within city limits, specifically as any such revision relates to the keeping of Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs. Data compiled by: Ellen C. Dimond 1009 E. Capitol Expressway, Suite 270, San Jose, California 95121 Date of Report: February 10, 1990 1.0 Background of the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig The Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig was developed from domestic pig stocks in Vietnam and In- dochina. Selective breeding produced smaller sized animals with the domestic species,enabling owners of small tracts of land to maintain and raise.the pigs as a food resource. The San Diego Zoo reports that one way the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig has entered the private market in the United States is through the sale of excess pigs by zoological parks to private buyers.' The prac- tice of selling excess pigs was initiated to reduce overpopulations of the pigs in the zoo environ- ment, and has been discontinued by the San Diego Zoo, in part due to the long range difficulties involved in enabling private individuals to raise non-indigenous species as livestock or pets. 2.0 Reproductive System The reproduction system of the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig produces a large number of offspring from a small population within a short period of time. Population size increases approximately 700% to 1000%, per mating pair,per year: a)Females go into a fertile period ("heat") on a 21 day cycle b) Age of sexual reproduction is 4 to 6 months c) Gestation period is 120 days—potential of up to 3 litters per sow per year d) Size of litters is an average of 9 offspring per litter(first litter somewhat smaller) e) Life expectancy of pig is approximately 20 years Possible Considerations: 1:The potential for an additional pet overpopulation problem should be investigated. The Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley reports that approximately 27,000 unwanted dogs and cats were sheltered in 1988.2 An estimated 80% of this number were euthanized as unwanted, excess pits-3 Between 22% and 30% of the dogs sheltered and euthanized were purebred animals. The present high selling price of Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs ($1,500 for boars, $4,500 for sows ) is likely to induce aggressive breeding of the pigs for financial profit. The possibility that supply will exceed public 1 Rick Barongi,Curator of Mammals,San Diego zoo,California 2 Cynthia Smith,Director of Public Relations,Humane Society of Santa Clan Valley 3 Cynthia Smith,Director of Public Relations,Humane Society of Santa Clara Vallcy 4 Cynthia Smith,Director of Public Relations,Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley 5 Gail DeGough,Breeder of Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs in Gilroy,California ietnamese Pot-bellied Pig Page 2 February, 1990 demand and drive the prices down (possibly within the first year of legalization) must be considered. This occurence will produce at least two results: 1) ownership and the ensuing breeding options will become open to lower income individuals, who may not have the means to provide the unusual proper care for the pigs and 2) once the pigs become readily affordable (i.e. comparable to dogs and cats) a percentage of the owners will seek to abandon their pets or to place them in the animal shelter(i.e. at a rate comparable to that for dogs and cats). s 2. The increased cost for additional Animal Control personnel and specialized equipment should be projected. (In Fiscal 88-89, $3,256,227 was spent by Animal ontrol for pet Icapture, transport, code enforcement,etc., exclusive of sheltering costs. ) 3. The cost impact on Santa Clara County's animal sheltering contract with the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley should be assessed. ($1,120,000 was the annual fee for Fisca111988-89 paid to the HSSCV for the shelter,euthanasia and disposal of excess pets. ) 4. The degree of risk to Public Safety &Health from the zoonotic disease reservoir potential in swine populations,rather than solely in individual animals, should be analyzed by qualified professionals in the medical field. 5. The cost of making and enforcing revisions to leash laws (currently species specific) and other legislation controlling pet use of public lands should be considered. 3.0 Size and Physical Characteristics The Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig commonly achieves an adult size of 120 pounds. Smaller individual specimens may be produced by selectively breeding the runts, which are not representative of the species. Non-selective breeding of normal-sized offspring, which comprise the bulk of the population,produces specimens of normal size. The San Diego Zoo reports in February, 1990 that all of its adult specimens of Vietnamese Pot-bellied?igs weigh in excess of 100 pounds,with a number of the pigs weighing more than 120 pounds. Both the boar and the sow produce tusks at approximately 18 months of age. The tusks are rigid and sufficiently sharp as to enable the animal to unearth and sever roots and plant material.The tusks are also used by the animals for defense. Possible Considerations: 1. The risk of injury to humans or other pets from a tusked animal of this size, as well as the potential for property damage should be evaluated. 4.0 Genus and Species Classification The Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig is classified under the genus and species Sus scrofa 4 his genus and species is also giverbto the majority of varieties of domestic pigs worldwide. There is no subspecies classification. There is no scientific distinction between the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig and other breeds of domestic pigs. Members of the same species of animal can interbreed. 1 Department of Budget A Analysis,Sane Clan County 2 Department of Budget&Analysis,Santa Clan County 3 Rick Batmgi Cantor of Mammals,San Diego Zoo,San Diego,California 4 Rick BarongL Curator of Mammals,San Diego Zoo,San Diego,California 5 Rick Barmgi,Curator of Mammals,San Diego Soo,San Diego,California 6 Rick Barongi Curator of Mammals,San Diego Soo,San Diego,Califomia Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs Page 3 0 February, 1990 4.0 Genus & Species Classification (continued) Because it is a miniaturization of a domestic variety pig, the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig can be expected to be behaviorally synonymous with the domestic pig (exhibiting squealing, rooting, foraging, and wallowing behaviors similar or identical to domestic livestock pigs). Possible Considerations: 1. A species specific revision to the Municipal Code affecting pigs will, by nature, encompass all domestic pigs as well as Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs, because there is no breed (subspecies)distinction for the Vietnamese Pot- bellied Pig. 2. A revision to the Municipal Code to allow one of the species "classified" as livestock to be kept under new residential conditions will set a precedent, entitling the owner of any of the other species also named (i.e. horses, cattle, sheep, and goats) to non-discriminative,equal treatment under the law. 3. An Environmental Impact Study may be indicated to determine the effects of. a) localized acute erosion of topsoil from pig rootings, and possible ground water contamination from potentially infectious waste products b) air pollution from waste products c) noise pollution from normal levels of livestock activity d) contamination of"indigenous" wild pig populations through the interbreeding of Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs as a result of escape or abandonment in rural areas e) the introduction of an additional non-indigenous species of pig to the environment of Northern California, contributing to an existing feral pig overpopulation problem that is already of substantial proportions f) potential degradation of neighborhoods, due to the presence and appearance of pigs 5.0 Proper Care & Keeping of the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig Care for the Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig is similar to that for domestic pigs, with the exception that a heat source should be provided,-and that smooth pen floor surfaces am required to avoid damage to the dragging underside of the animal and the related mastitis. The San Diego Zoo recommends an indoor/outdoor confinement area with a smooth surface (such as smooth cement or rubber mats), a wallowing pool or mpd stall, an indoor confinement area with a heat source, and a farrowing stall for breeding sows (to prevent the crushing of newborns). 6.0 Disease Potential Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs are potential reservoirs for a minimum of 2 swine diseases that are known to be contagious to man: leptospirosis and brucellosis. Both diseases are also known to infect other livestock animals,dogs,and a variety of wildlife. Leptospirosis is commonly transmitted through contact with infected urine. Swine are considered the primary reservoir for leptospirosis infection to man. Brucellosis is a serious contagious disease that produces acute fever symptoms and frequent long term disability in humans. Brucellosis is transmitted through contact with infected blood, tissues, and in rare instances, saliva.High concentrations of shedded brucellae are also found in birth 1 Rick Barongi,Curator of Mammals,San Diego Zoo,San Diego,Califomis 2 See bibliography for source materials. Copies of source material excerpts are attached. Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pi6. Page 4 February, 1990 fluids, and especially in the placenta. Abortion is a primary symptom of brucellosis in swine. Transmission of the disease from pig to pig is through ingestion of infected material, sexual contact, or through the sharing of common air space with infected animals. Vaccination for brucellosis is unreliable. Blood tests are used to determine the presence of infection within a herd. Blood tests in the individual animal are not considered reliable as a means of control. The spread of disease is currently controlled by the slaughter of pigs that test positive. Possible Considerations: 1. The cost of implementing and regulating mandatory brucellosis blood testing should be assessed as well as the cost and probability of success in enforcing a mandatory slaughter of infected pets, should no safe alternate method of controlling the disease be practical. 2. To reduce the transmission of swine diseases to humans, the public should be made aware of the disease risks inherent in handling swine,particularly in the handling of bleeding or injured pigs, newborn pigs, or placental and birth tissues. 3. Safety equipment and procedures should be implemented to protect Animal Control Officers and other personnel who may handle injured, bleeding or dead pigs. 4. Unless and until supply catches up to demand, there is an inadequate number of small animal veterinarians trained in swine and/or large animal veterinarians practiced in swine 71 within the general area of the city of San Jose to diagnose and treat sick, injured, or potentially contagious pigs, and to perform swine spay or neuter surgeries should an overpopulation problem arise. Bibliography Control of Communicable Diseases in Cilifornia. State of California: California State Department of Health Services, © 1983 Control of Communicable Diseases-in Man,Fourteenth Edition. Washington, D.C.: The American Public Health Association, © 1985 The Merck Vet .rin ry MManua],. Rahway, N.J.: Merck & Company, Inc., © 1979. United States. Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, Report of She Committee on Infectious Diseases, Twenty-first Edition. Elk Grove Village, EL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 4 1988 Additional source information obtained from: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S.Department of Agriculture Dr.Richard Walker, California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System, U.C.Davis -a Coopers Veterinary Supply(manufacturers of brucellosis vaccine, strain 19) Rick Leininger,D.V.M., San Martin Veterinary Clinic, San Martin, CA Office of the City Attorney,San Jose Further source information may be obtained by calling Ellen Dimond at(408)226-0221. c p V p d . CLC40_0 , °l µ Sdr� • n ��� r,o C) r C� KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND FOWL 6.08.020 Definitions. "Building or structure" as used in this chapter, does not mean a building or structure at the place or premises where a horse is stabled, pastured or kept. (Ord. 3465 (part), 1974; Ord. 821 § 502(j) (part), 1921.) 6.08.030 Sheep and bulls. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to stable, pasture or keep or cause to be stabled, pastured or kept within four hundred feet of a building or structure used or intended for human occupancy, any sheep or bull. (Ord. 3465 (part), 1974; Ord. 821 § 501(a), 1921.) 6.08.040 Cows, steer, bovine,equine or caprine animals. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to stable, pasture or keep or cause to be stabled,pastured or kept,a cow, steer, any bovine, equine, or caprine animal (except a horse), a burrow, jack, jenny, mule, sheep, Iamb, goat, kid or like animal at a place which has an area of less than one acre, or within one hundred fifty feet of a building or structure used or intended for human occupancy, or within fifty feet of any neighboring property line or street line. (Ord. 3465 (part), 1974;Ord. 821 § 501(b), 1921.) 6.08.050 Hogs, sow,gilt or boar. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep or cause to be kept, more than five of the animals listed in Section 6.08.040 (except cows) or a hog, sow, gilt or boar, at any place in the City. (Ord. MC-462, 5-21-85; Ord. MC-418, 10-15-84; Ord. 3465 (part), 1974; Ord. 821 § 501 (c), 1921.) 6.08.055 (Repealed by MC-460.) 6.08.060 Rabbits and guinea pigs. A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep, or cause to be kept, more than twenty-four rabbits within two hundred feet of any building or structure used or intended for human occupancy. 383 (San Bernardino 1-86) _. T. RON VEMD, "VM RV-MOBILE _.:TERINARY CLINIC AND SERVICES P.O. BOX 4831 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92514 PH. (909) 351-2355 June 24th. , 1993 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. As a veterinarian, I have been working with breeders and owners of Pot-Bellied Pigs on regular basis for the last five years. I understand that the city of San Bernadino will be considering whether it should allow minature pigs as household pets within its city limits . Many othes cities in California and throughout the USA have made changes in theier city ordinances to exclude Pot-Bellied Pigs from the farm animal catagory and permit them to live as town/house pets . The reasontfor that are that those animals are very good house pet, and with proper care, as with any other pet, they do not create any problems which may be of concern to the public. Most pot-bellied pigs today are bred to mature at a size of 50-75 lbs. , they are clean animals in their habbits, they are quiet unless threatend or hurt, and they are not normal hosts to some of the parasites, like fleas, which other pets in in our areas carry. Pigs are very intellegent and can be trained to preform various tasks. Theyinteract very well with people and other animals, and most pet-pigs' owners are very attached to their pet, and I find them very responsable and caring pet owners. In many cases, we find that people who can not have dog and cat pets due to allergies to the animals ' hair, pot-bellied pigs are one of the only mammal petsthat those people can have safely, as they have very short and thin hair coat, In summary, I think that pot-bellied pigs are very exceptable pets, and I hope that your city will find it possible to allow them in your limits. If their are any questions I can answer, or if I can be of any help, please let me know. Sincerely, , \7el Dr. T. Ron Vered. IUmAN HEALTI-i CONSIDER. _PIONS: DOGS, CATS AND POTBELLIED PIGS The chart below compares dogs, cats and potbellies in terms of the potential of these animals to play a role in th- disease transmission to humans in a residential setting where these animals reside as house Ms. This chart does not include dieases that do not occur in California or diseases transmitted by use of hides or ingestion of food products from these animals. The following analysis assumes the potbelly: 1)has been spayed or neutered; 2)was healthy and disease free when acquired; and 3)is kept as a house pet in a residential area and not normally in contact with animals on farms. Three terms are used to indicate the degree of disease transmission potential: NONE - which means that no tranmission can even theoretically take place NIL - which means that, while transmissions can theoretically take place, transmission is not a practical reality in California REAL - transmission in California is thought to take place or he more than a theoretical possibility The health comparison can be roughly qualified by giving 0 points for a NONE, 1 point for a NIL, and 2 points for a REAL. Using this system, dogs pose the greatest threat with a score of 27; cats the next greatest with a score of 23; and potbellies the very least with a score of B. DISEASE TRANSMISSION POTENTIAL COMMENT dog cat potbelly Intestinal Hookworm NIL NIL NONE The specie specific to dogs and cats only rarely Infection(Ancylosiomiasis) infects man most commonly in SE Asia. However, just as the New World hookworm specie was imported into North America via the slave trade, immigration from Asia provides theoretical potential for the same mechanism to operate. Transmission requires fecal contamination of living areas. Deworming agents effective. Prevention by proper handling and disposal of pet feces. Roundworm(Ascariasis) NONE NONF NIL The specie specific to pigs only rarely infects man. Transmission via ingestion of fecally contaminated material. Deworming agents effective. Brucellosis NIL NONE NIL California requires all pigs be tested negative for brucellosis before entry into the state. Disease now rare in US. Essentially an occupational disease (slaughterhouse employees and animal handlers), since transmission is by contact with tissues, blood, urine, vaginal discharges and aborted fetuses (especially placentas) when it does occur. Bacterial Diarrhea Caused REAL REAL REAL Transmission by the fecal-oral route by way of con- by Camplo"62cfi'=r taminated food and water or by direct contact with fecal material from infected animals or humans. Pre- vention by good personal hygiene habits and proper handling and disposal of pet feces. Cat Scratch Disease NIL REAL NIL Cats are mechanical carriers of an as yet unidenti- fied infectious agent. About 909' of cases give a history of cat exposure. However, since agent unknown, it is possible any animal, or even objects such as a thorn, could he a mechanical carrier. Prevention by prompt, common sense hygiene fnlln%v- ing any wounds due to scratches or bites by animals, especially cats. Since potbellies do not have either claws, nails or canine teeth, nor do they bite, potbel- lies may not even be thenetical carriers. DISEASE TR :MISSION POTENTIAL COMMEN dolt cat potbelly Fleas and Mites REAL REAL NONE The fleas and mites of cats, dogs and toxdents may infect humans. In addition to the direct dermntningical effects of these endoparasites, they may serve as vectors for other diseases, especially the fleas arec -- iated with rodents. Ilydatid Disease REAL NONE NONE Transmission to humans by the fecal-oral route by way of contaminated food and water or by (fired contact with fecal material from infected dr.gc. Dni; became infected by eating hydatid cysts, principally from animals raised for fond (especially sheep), heft also in wild animals. Primary prevention by prevent- ing access to uncooked viscera of herbivorous anim- als. Prevention in humans also by good personal hygiene habits and proper handling and disposal of pet feces. Leptospirosis REAL REAL NIL Transmission to humans by skin contact with %vater, moist soil or vegetation contaminated with urine of infected animals, or direct urine or tissue contact with infected animals. Vaccine does not prevent in- fection nr transmission. Cats do not carry the dis- ease per se, but can 'drag it in' in the body of a rat. This disease is talked about a great deal by swine farmers and breeders because of its potential to cause them severe economic loss in farm situa- tions. However, it is of no significance to the urhan potbellied housepet not normally in contact with farm livestock. Lyme Doi-ellosis NIL NONE NONE Deer ticks are the vector for spirochete causing thi-, (Lyme D.;ease) disease. Should dogs come in contact with dept, there is a remote possibility the tick could attach to the dog and be transported to humans. Plague REAL REAL NONE Plague in humans occurs as the result of transmi�- sion from infected animals via fleas or direct con- tact with diseased tissue. Rodents are the primary animal reservoir, although cats may play a ignifi- cant role in urban outbreaks, and dngs avid rabbits tn a lesser degree. Infected rat fleas ran jump from rats to dogs or cats and then to man. 'What the cat or dog) dragged in" may via fleas, or direr) tissue contact, transmit plague to pets and/or rnple. Thp key to prevention is ongoing survpillanre of seti- logical status of wild rats and their fleas, rat and insect control around human habitats, and keeping flea-bearing pets flea-free. Pseudorahivs NONE NONE NONE Does not occur in humans. Included in lable only because some may mistakenly assume, shoe to the name, that this disease may be a problem. Rabies REAL REAL NIL Reservoir exists in wild animals such as skunks, bats, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, bobcats and oth-r carnivores. Contact with this rpserynir may re-ilt in transmission to livestock (horses and cattle readily 0 DISEASE TRANSMISSION POTENTIAL COMMENTS dog cat potbelly infected and linked to human infection; pigs have a high degree of natural resistance to rabies infPrtinn and have not been linked to human inferfinn). Rodents (including squirrels, hamsters, guinea pig,, gerbils and chipmunks) and rabbits are only rarely infected and haven't been linked to human infection. The key to prevention is control of the animal reservoir, especially in skunks, and effective immun- ization programs for dogs or cats. Rocky Mountain Spotted REAL NIL NIL This is a tick-borne disease which can be transmit- ted to man with a pet serving as an intermediary. While any animal subject to ticks can potentially he part of the cycle, only dogs, and potentially rahhit,, are of significance. Prevention is by avoiding rnntart with tick-infested areas and de-ticking dogs. Ringworm REAL REAL NIL A fungal disease transmitted by direct or indirect contact with infected lesions. Disease occurs in many forms depending on the specific organism and body area affected. Salmnnellosis REAL REAL REAL Transmission via ingestion of fecally contaminated material. Prevention by good personal hygiene habits and proper handling and disposal of pet feces. Toxocariasis REAL REAL NONE Transmission via ingestion of fecally contaminated material. Prevention by grind personal hygiene habit, and proper handling and disposal of pet feces. De- worming agents effective. Toxoplasmosis NONE REAL NONE Transmission via ingestion of material contaminated by cat feces. Prevention requires control of cats in regard to diet, roaming, Minting, scavenging and sites of defecation (i.e. avoid children's play areas like sand boxes) as well as good personal hygiene habits and proper handling and disposal of pet fece,. Especially important for pregnant women to take preventative precautions. Tularemia REAL NONE NONE May be carried by the common dog tick. Typhus REAL REAL NONE Occurs as the result of transmission from infected animals via fleas or direct contact with diseased tissue. Rodents are the primary animal reservoir although cats may play a significant role in urban outbreaks, and dogs and rabbits to a lesser degree. Infected rat fleas can jump from rats to dogs or cats and then to man. "What the cat (or dog) dragged in' may via fleas, or through direct tissue contact, transmit plague to pets and/or people. The key to prevention is ongoing surveillance of serological status of wild rats and their fleas, rat and insect control around human habitats and keeping flea- bearing pets flea-free. y DEAN L. MOENTMAN, DV M. the ..:;: HOSPITAL 595-2287 ' • EMERGENCY 530-9471 05V of LA 13902 WALSINGHAM ROAD • LARGO, FLORIDA 34644 Nov. 22 , 1991 To whom it may concern , The issue of keeping a Vietnamese Pbt-Bellied Pig as a pet in one 's home has become somewhat of a controversy because of opposing facts. while it is true that it is a Pig, its small size and cleanliness allow it to be kept inside as a pet. It would seem to me that for one to take the approach that a pig is a pig is a pig is somewhat narrow-minded. Having been raised on a farm in the mid-west although my to see both sides of the coin. on one sister and l were raised with tame pigs and pet runts,i t was obvious that because of the size that they would one day become that they would never live in my father 's house as pets. They were livestock. on the other hand, the Pot-Bellied pig, because of its small size, is born and raised, in this country , with humans and within their homes. The literature supports that they are less "dangerous" from a disease stand- point than dogs and cats. They can be litter trained and never be accused of fertilizing someone else ' s yard as canines often are accused. In my opinion these are domestin pets rather than domestic livestock. A distinction between thew0 should maximum be made and based on breed registration numbers per permissable size. In residential mandated. They household should be limited and neutering are certainly suited as household pets and although some individuals may think it strange, keeping Pot-Bellied pigs f is no more strange than keeping birds or snakes or other exotic animals as pets. n erely De n L. Moentman, D.V.M. i THE HISTORY OF POTBELLIED PIGS by: Jane Runge-Darlage, Potbellied Pig Registry Service, Inc. Seven years ago, when Canadian Keith potbellies as a purebred pet. The PPRSI also Connell imported the first potbellied pigs works as an advocate of potbellied pigs, into North America, he had no idea what he offering much needed information to had started. Originally, he intended to members and potential buyers. The Registry supply the pigs to zoos, but a private buyer offers veterinarian packets to educate vets in interested in the pigs as pets started the the unique needs of potbellied pigs, and porcine pets on their way to worldwide zoning packets to help owners challenge laws distribution and fame. prohibiting porcine pets in cities. There is Potbellied pigs quickly gained also a vet referral service, a bi-monthly popularity among exotic breeders and pig newsletter, a breeders list, a suppliers Iist fans for a number of reasons. As pets, and a wealth of information on potbellied these pigs remain similar in size to a cocker pigs free for the asking. spaniel, and can even be smaller. They Since the founding of the PPRSI in the usually weigh a lean 40-75 pounds when full fall of 1987, over 13,000 litters have been grown. They are quickly and easily litter or registered, resulting in the registration of outdoor potty-trained. They are not over 19,800 potbellied pigs. persnickety eaters, don't bark, seldom are As word gets out of the desirability of aggressive, rarely shed, and if neutered, potbellied pigs, the market will continue to have no odor. Their tremendous intelligence grow and prosper to truly challenge dogs and amiable nature are quickly making them and cats as the pet of the '90's. a strong contender as America's favorite house pet. In 1986, when the first potbellies were sold into the U.S., their market price ran First printing: May 1992 well into the thousands of dollars. Recently, Revised: April 1993 as the breeder market became satisfied, the price of pets has come down to match that of pedigreed dogs and cats, making them an affordable alternative to canine and feline pets. For the breeder, potbellied pigs represent an interesting breeding challenge. Since the Connell imports, a few other private breeders have imported their own stock, adding to the color variety and gene pool. Several breeders have accepted the challenge to create an even smaller potbellied pig, averaging 25 pounds, and some are having success. Commanding high prices today are blue-eyed pintos and rare colored animals. The best conformation and quality show animals are highly desirable, as are the best dispositions. But always important is the registration - animals not registered are difficult to sell. Careful records are kept of the imports to guarantee the trueness of the breed from litter to litter. The Potbellied Pig Registry Service, Inc._ (PPRSI) in Indiana, registers these pigs nationally, and in Canada, Europe and the Virgin Islands. Keeping close tabs on the growth of the industry and the development of the breed helps safeguard undesirable crosses and the legitimacy of M-I-Z 001 F POTBELI 'FD PIG ZONING ORDINA"VCES IN THE UNITED STATES BELOW IS A STATE BY STATE LISTING OF CITIES THAT HAVE PASSED ZONING ORDINANCES SPECIFICALLY PERMITTING POTBELLIED PIGS. T711S LIST IS NOT COMPLETE. PLEASE WRITE TO THE PPRSI IF YOU KNOW OF OTHERS. ARIZONA INDIANA TENNESSEE Yuma Austin Clattanooga Phoenix Plymouth Apache Junction TEXAS Bullhead City KANSAS Waxahachie Scottsdale Nickerson Austin Hutchinson Fort Worth CALIFORNIA Wichita Arlington La Mesa College Station South Pasadena MASSACHUSETTS Colleyvdle Vacaville Lynn Dallas Simi Vallev Garland Santa Barbara County MINNESOTA Grand Prairie Chula Vista Zimmerman Henderson Rocklin Irving Santa Paula MISSOURI Kirby San Francisco(city & county) Kansas City Southlake West Hollywood St. Louis Krum Sacramento North Richland Hills Monterey Park MONTANA Tomball Burbank Miles City Amarillo Palo Alto Billings Pacifica UTAII Berkeley NEBRASKA Provo Beverly Hills Hawthorne Lompoc Omaha VIRGINIA Los Angeles County Fairfax San Jacinto NEVADA Hanover County Sausalito Reno Henrico County West Covina Chino Hills NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON Camden County Palouse COLORADO Gloucester County Vancouver Denver King County Westminster NEW YORK Thorton New York City Aurora Arvada NORTH CAROLINA Federal Heights Weaverville Lakewood Englewood OHIO Cincinnati FLORIDA Akron St. Petersburg Pinellas Park OREGON Safety {)arbor Portland Lee County Springfield Ft. Meyers Gresham Dade City Pascoe County(New Port Richey) PENNSYLVANIA Harrisburg ILLINOIS Swatara Township Chicago 1_t►• f • ►• r. Amend Portland City Corte Section 13. 16.100 relating to shine to Allow Pot-bellied pigs to be kept as pets in the City. WI-1 iDance) . The "City of Portland ordains: Section I . the Council finds: 1 . That at present the City Code does not allow for the keeping of any swine in the City for periods of longer than three (3) days. 2. That there is a miniature breed of swine, commonly referred to as ti►e Vietnamese, Oriental or Chinese Pot-Bellied Pig (sus scrota vittatus) that is now becoming increasingly popular as a house pet. 3. That this particular breed of swine is capable of being regulai.ed as dogs and therefore present no inherent threat or danger, to the public health, safety and welfare. IJOtJ, jilrilEF0RE, the Council directs: a. Portland City Code Section 13. 16. 100 is hereby amended 1►y substituting the following sections for the existing section: 13.16-.-JU I.. Swine Not Allowed in City; Exception. A. It is unlawful to have or to keep within the limits of the City, any live pigs or swine for any period longer than three (3) days. B. Notwithstanding the above or the terms of 13.16. 12.0, the having or keeping of swine commonly referred to as Miniature Vietnamese, Chinese or Oriental pot-bellied pigs (sus scrofa vittatus) is allowed, subject to the following: 1. Pig or swine shall be considered to fall within this exception if their maximum height is no greater than eighteen inches (18") at the shoulder and it weighs no more than ninety-five (95) pounds; 2. No more than three (3) pigs shall be kept at any one address for any period in excess of three (3) days. Passed by the Council. JUN 2 7 1991 BARBARA CIARK AMiditnr of the ('ity of Portland Commissioner Gretchen Kafoury "y , Paul C. Elsner:br/ts 1,n. �� C��,So•�_ Drpoly June 4, 1991 - animal\potbelly.pig ORDINANCE 1`10. t AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF YUMA, ARIZONA, AMENhIHO YU14A CITY CODE 6-84 , PERTAINING TO THE KEEPING OF SWINE: WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. ; ne it ordained by the City Council of the City of Yuma an follow"! SECTION It That Section 6-84 of tiie Yuma City Code Is amended to read as followst . No swine shall be kept within the city 11mi1:A, EXCEPT REGIS'T'ERED PUREBRED MINIATURE VIET11AMESE POTBELLY PIGS AND OTHER SIMILAR REGISTERED PUnrBRED MINIATURE: PIGS. MINIATURE p109 SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE 11UNDRED (100) POUNDS. NO MORE THAN THREE ' (3) MINIATURE PIGS SHALL 119 ALLOWED PER HOUSEHOLD, SECTION 21 That Section 1 of tills: ordinance shall automatically expire and be repealed'. one* year after 'adoption of trig ordinance Unlpss extended,. by action of the City Council, and from and after the data : of expiration and • repeal p Section 6-84 siiall read as followst "No swine 911all be kept within file city limits." ` 5CCTION 31 That any person or corporation who shall violate any provisions. of tills ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a class 2 misdemeanors and shall be punished as provided in Section 1-10 of the Yuma City Codes 71 • ORDINANCE NO. 'l AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUMA, ARIZONA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2526 , PERTAINING TO TIIE KEEPING OF SWINE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, BY REPEALING THE AUTOMATIC EXPIRATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SEC`T'ION 2 OF SAID ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2526 01� O� ' 1 Jtily 17 , 1991 , allowing for the keeping of registered, purebred miniature pot-bellied pigs within the City limits , . nnd, WHEREAS, said Ordinance contained an auLomatic: r-xpirat-lon one year after adoption, and, WHEREAS , the City Council, upon considering all comments and information regarding this matter, is desirous of allowing such animals to continue to be kept within the Ci.t.y limits , NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Yuma as follows : 1 . That Ordinance No. 2526 is hereby amended by ropea.ling Section 2 of same pertaining to automatic expiration one year after adoption. 2 . That all other provisions of Ordinance No. 2526 shall continue in full force and effect. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , It), 2 - ATTEST: APPROVE'D . . .v Clerk Robert II. `Pippett, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: REVIEWED BY : City Attorney City Administrator 61 LEE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE No. 86-17, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO AMEND SECTION 202.04, ANIMALS, REPTILES AND MARINE LIFE; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR VIETNAMESE POT-BELLIED PIGS1 PROVIDING FOR SEVERAOILITY, CONFLICT, INCLUSION IN CODE, CODIFICATION, SCRIVENER'S ERRORS AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, has adopted the Lee County Zoning Ordinance No. 86-17, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, wishes to provide an exemption for Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pigs to allow them in all residential toning districts as pets. NOW, THEREFORR, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ?HAT! SECTION ONEt The Lee County Zoning Ordinance, Number 86-17, as amended, is hereby amended as follows, with underlined language being an addition to the previously adopted text and deleted language being shown by struck through type. SECTION TWOt Section 202.01 , ANIMALS, REPTILES AND MARINE LIFE by amending 202. 0I .C. as followst -1- C. COAT` SHEEP, SWINE 1 . Except as provided in sub-section T.2. , the keeping, raising and breeding of goats, sheep, or swine shall be permitted in any AG district as follows! 4-r a. Goats, sheep, and swine shall not be kept or allowed to run within one hundred ( 100) feet of any dwelling unit under separate ownership unless the property on which the dwelling unit Is located is being Used for bona fide agricultural purposes. 2--r b. Buildings or other roofed $tructurts for keeping of goats, sheep, or $wine shall be set back a Minimum of three hundred 1300) feet from any dwelling unit under separate ownership unless the property on which the dwelling unit is located is being used for bona fide agricultural purpol6ta 2 , The keeping and raising of VietnMmA6 pot-bellied pigs (Sue scrofa bittatus) as a housahoid pat shall be allowed in all residential 416trICU& Vidtnemess Pot-bellied pigs shall be 11,rited to no Nor* than four (4 ) pigs per dwelling unit. Ho other Species of pig or hog !Ley be kept or saintained in residential districts within the unincorporated areas of Lee County. -2- SECTION THRSxas SEVERABILITY The provisions of this ordinance are severable and it is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, to confer the whole or any part of the powers herein provided. If any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shell not affect or impair any remaining provisions of this ordinance. It is hereby declared to be the legislative intent of the Board of County Cope issioners that this ordinance would have been adopted had such unconstitutional provisions not been included therein. SECTION FOURS CONFLICT Whenever the requirements or provisions of this ordinance are in conflict with the requirements or provisions of any other lawfully adopted ordinance or statute, the most restrictive requirements shall apply. SECTION TIM INCLUSION IN CODRf CODIFICATION# SCRIVENER'S RROK It is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be spade a part of the Lee County Codel and that sections of this ordinance may be numbered or relettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section, " "article, " or such other appropriate word or phrase order to accomplish such intention] and regardless of whether such inclusion in the code is accomplished, sections of this -3- ordinance may tie numbered or relettered, an, the correction of typographical errors which do not affect the intent, may be authorized by the County Administrator, or his or her designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected or recodified copy of same with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. SCCTION 'SIXt EFFECTIVE DATE The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon receipt from official ackAowledgment of the Office of the State of Florida that this ordinance has been filed with said office. This ordinance is adopted by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners upon a motion by Commissioner Manning and seconded by Commissioner Judah and, upon a poll of the members present, the vote was as followst JOHN E. MANNING aye DONALD SLISHER absent RAY JUDAS aye DOUGLAS ST. CERNY aye VICKI LOPEZ-MOLFE absent DONE AND ADOPTED THIS 18th day of December, 1991. ATTESTt BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CHARLIE GREEN, CLERK OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA BYt BYt Deputy Clerk a rman APPROVED S TO TO t BYt Mic e p t' County"Attorney 2041 At September 9th c :uncil meeting an ordinance was passed which allows pot-bellied pigs to be kept as pets within the city. This ordinance camf_ at the request of Renee Miller, :who was moving into town. She stated at the August 20th meeting that her children were allergic to cats and dogs, therefore, it was decided by her family that a pot-bellied pig was the answer. The Ordinance reads: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 369 RELATING TO HOGS TO ALLOW POT-BELLIEtf PIGS TO BE KEPT AS PETS WITHIN THE CITY. Whereas, Aumsville Ordinance No. 369 prohibits the keeping of any swine/hogs within the city. Whereas, there is a miniature breed of swine/hog, commonly referred to as Vietnamese, oriental or chinese pot-bellied pig (sus scrofa vittatus) that is now becoming increasingly popular as a house pet. Whereas, this particular breed of swine/hog is capable of being regulated as dogs or other pets and as such does not present an inherent threat or danger to the public health, safety and welfare. Now, Therefore, (the City of umsville does hereby ordain: 1 . Ordinance No. 369 ( 2) is hereby amended by substituting the following sections for the section: (2) No person may ';eep or maintain hogs within the city limits: A. Notwithstanding the above or the terms of Ordinance No. 369, the having or keeping rf hogs/swine commonly referred to as miniature Vietnamese, Chinese or Oriental pot-bellied pigs ( sus scrofa vittatus) is allowed subject to the following: 1 . Pig or swine shall be considered to fall within this exception if their maximum height is no greather than eighteen inches ( 180 ) at the shoulder and it weighs no more than ninety-five (95 ) pounds; 2. No more than three ( 3) pigs shall be kept at any one address for any period in excess of three (3 ) days. Approved this 10th day of September, 1991 , by the City Council of the City of Aumsville Marion Coup, Oregon. /s/ Harold L. White Mayor Attest: /s/ Mary Sarvis City Recorder ----------------------------------------------------------------- IV) ' 0631E 920514 Introduced: Published: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7-105 AND 7-115 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, PERTAINING TO KEEPING PIGS AND HOGS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. BE IT ORDAIM BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINSON, KANSAS: SECTION 1. Section 7-105 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson, Kansas, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Keeping pigs and hogs. a. Except as otherwise herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any pig pen, hog lot, or to keep or maintain any pigs, hogs or swine within the city. b. Registered purebred miniature Vietnamese potbelly pigs and other similar registered purebred miniature pigs may be kept within the city limits, subject to the conditions stated in subsections (c) and (d). C. It is unlawful for any person to maintain a registered purebred minature pig which: 1. weighs sr-than 80 pounds; 2. is not spaye or neutered upon reaching maturity; 3. has not un ergone a blood test to show the animal is free from pseudarabies; or 4. is ndaintained as a food source. d. It is unlawful for any person to: 1. keep a registered purebred ainiature pig without an animal maintenance permit; or 2. maintain more than one registered purebred miniature pigs at one licensed premises." e. The fee for the animal maintenance permit for a registered purebred miniature pig shall be five dollars ($5.00), renewable once every two years, obtainable at the city clerk's office. 0631L 920514 SECTION 2. Section 7-115 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson, Kansas, is amended to read as follows: "Penalties. Violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and any person convicted of violating the provisions of this chapter and shall, unless another penalty is established in this chapter, be punished in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1-106 of the City Code. b. Whenever it is shown that any animal has bitten any person, owner or person having custody or possession thereof shall, upon order of the animal control authority, deliver such animal to the animal control authority for impounding and quarantine for a period of not less than ten days, and the animal control authority may make an examination of such animal at any time during such period; provided, that in the case the animal which has bitten any person is a dog which has been vaccinated under the provisions of Sec. 7-402 and proper evidence of such vaccination can be shown by the owner or person having custody or possession of such dog, then in this case the provision herein for impounding and quarantine shall not apply. If it shall appear upon examination by the animal control authority that such animal is suffering from rabies it shall be destroyed forthwith. C. Whenever any animal shall be bitten by another animal having rabies, the owner or person having custody or possession of such animal so bitten, shall upon being informed thereof, either destroy such animal or place such animal with the animal control authority in quarantine for a sufficient period of time for the purpose of determining whether such animal is infected with rabies, it shall be destroyed forthwith. d. The cost and expense incurred by the animal control authority in connection with testing, examining and boarding any animal under the provisions of subsections "a," "b," or "c" above shall be paid by the owner or person having custody or possession of such animal before such animal shall be released by the animal control authority. e. Any person who shall be convicted of violating the restrictions on keeping pigs and hogs in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Each day that any violation to this chapter occurs shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable hereunder as a separate violation." SECTION 3. The originals of Section 7-105 and Section 7-115 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson, Kansas are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be included in the Code of the City of Wichita, Kansas and shall be effective upon its passage and publication once in the official city paper. ADOPTED at Wichita, Kansas, this day of , 1992. James W. Fee, Mayor ORD I NANCE5 A MILES CITY, MONTANA 0111iAANC-E-emu:—1615 --- -----AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE B. CHAPTER 8 . 02 . 020 (b) OF THE MILES CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS IT RELATES TO KEEPING CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILES CITY, MONTANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 8 . 02 . 020 (b) is hereby amended to read: (b) This section sh311 not apply to domestic or house- hold pets , that is, parakeets, canaries and similar type birds , and to Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs, providing that the pets are not a nuisance or a hazard so as to endanger public health . Said ordinance read and put upon its passage this 12th day of February, 1991 . Geo"e--W/ Huss, Chairman Cir C9uncil ATTEST: City Clerk/Trea urer FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 1991 . l7 i3eorg®-1: Huss , Chai an C.rt'y_ Cob nc i I ATTEST cam' City Clerk/Treasurer N� Q D B the Potbellied Pig Can Stay But Ridenour, saying that Ax- , By GREG BRAXTON nold was more a pet than a pig, ' TIMES STAFF WRITER claimed the ordinance was aimed Grabbing one of Burbank's hot- at 80-pound_porkers who_compete test issues by the tail, the City for blue ribbons at county fairs. Council has reversed a local ordi- pfd, a said, is not only house- nance that prohibited the keeping broken, but has been trained to of certain pigs as pets. come when called, sit on command The decision should bring and Climb up step ladders. squeals of delight from a Vietnam- Jackie Stallone, mother of actor ese potbellied pig named Arnold, Sylvester Stallone, bought the pig the pet of two Burbank men. City as a birthday gift for one of her ! officials tried to evict Arnold, a sons. But he apparently turned up 45-pound miniature porker with a his nose at it. bulging belly, from his home last So last summer. Stallone gave September. Arnold to Ridenour's roommate, The council ruled Tuesday that Steve Erhardt, to watch until a Vietnamese potbellied pigs could permanent home could be fdoiid'.: be kept as domestic pets in the city, The two men grew fond of the-pi within limits. The animals must which they said is smarter aTJ weigh less than 100 pounds, there cleaner than their dog,Oki. can be only one pig per household Ridenour and Erhardt could not and their owners will have to get a be reached for reaction Wednes- ! permit from the Burbank Animal day. Shelter superintendent. Miniature Vietnamese pigs are Pigs were on the list—along with short and black with round bellies lions, tigers, bears and more than that nearly drag on the ground. 80 other varieties—of animals pro- Some yuppie Southern California hibited under the Burbank Munici- animal lovers have adopted them i pal Code. Robert Ridenour was as chic pets,'sometimes paying as cited by police in October for much as $3,500 for one, said offi- keeping the pig at his Grinnell cials with the Southern California Drive home. Police have never P tbellied Pig Assn. revealed who ratted on Arnold. ' The National Animal Disease We have an ordinance that says Center, a branch of the U.S. De- no pigs. It's as simple as that," partment of Agriculture, has said animal shelter Supt. Fred DeLange the pigs pose less of a health threat j said at the time the citation was to humans than dogs or cats. They \ Issued. "It doesn't say anything added that when cared for proper- about Vietnamese potbellied pigs. ly, the pigs arm cleaner than most