the goats must have direct access from the shed to an outdoor enclosure like a yard measuring at least 400 square feet. (d)Return of confiscated dangerous dogs, potentially dangerous dogs or vicious animals. State law referenceAnimal bites, O.C.G.A. If the enclosure is a fence, the fence must be high enough to keep the animal from climbing over and must be secured at the bottom to keep the animal from digging under. Sec. (Ord. You'll need roughly four to eight goats to clear an acre of weeds, grass, or brush in a month. (2) The owner must post the premises with a vicious animal warning sign. (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. of 9-23-80, 21; Ord. (b) Persons who permit their animals to defecate on public or private property other than their own property are required to immediately pick up the feces, bag the feces, and properly dispose of the feces. (e)Right to inspect. (Ord. For the first conviction under foregoing section 10-12.1, vicious animals; possession of vicious animals, the following penalties may be assessed: (1) The convicted person may serve 60 days confinement, and/or, (2) The convicted person may be fined $1,000.00, and/or. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-7; Ord. Tuesday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. b. of 6-11-85; Ord. The state law known as the dangerous dog control law is incorporated in this chapter by reference and made part of this chapter. of 6-11-85; Ord. of 10-24-89; Res. (Ord. (c) Any dog confiscated when the owner is in violation of the state dangerous dog control law (O.C.G.A. (Ord. The payment of reasonable confiscation costs and the return of a dog shall not bar or affect an action against the owner for violation of this chapter. For the purposes of this chapter, condominium and apartment common property shall not be considered to be the premises of the animal owner. (d) Any animal confiscated when the owner is in violation of section 10-12.1 of this chapter may be destroyed as determined by CCAC only after there has been a conviction or an order by an appropriate court. 10-66. This is all based on my interpretation of what a goat is classified as. of 9-23-80, 4; Ord. As they approached the Interstate 20 bridge near the Fulton County and Cobb County border, "There's a goat," Ulselth said. Cross referenceDefinitions generally, 1-2. A pair (or more) of goats will make a good addition to the right family. Do they have a good temperment? Feb 27, 2013 #2 T. TheGeekySheep Songster. of 10-24-89; Code 1977, 3-5-3.2; Ord. (Res. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-25; Ord. (2) Recommend to the board of commissioners guidelines for the operation and maintenance of the animal shelter. (Ord. (d) Any adopted animal not sterilized within the time specified may be reclaimed by CCAC. (a) All periods specified in this section shall be deemed to commence at 12:01 a.m. of the day following the day of impoundment or confinement. of 5-24-05; Ord. Add dead goats to the list. I just saw on th news this morning where you can now have chickens with less then 2acres. It is primarily a disease of cattle, sheep, and goats although other livestock and pets can also get Q Fever. (d) No person shall in any manner or for any reason encourage, instigate, promote, assist, exhibit, organize, sponsor, host or participate in an exhibition/demonstration of the following types of animals including but not limited to those animals that are: (1) Used or potentially used for fighting or training for fighting; (a) Animal owners, or persons who care for animals at the person's residence, must keep their property, including but not limited to their yards, porches, balconies, decks, and interior living spaces reasonably free of animal waste including feces and urine and the residue thereof. 4-3-1 et seq. Sec. The condition of the animal when reclaimed, redeemed, adopted or purchased; and. (3) The owner of a dangerous dog shall not permit the dog to be outside of a proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled in a manner that will prevent it from biting any person. of 9-23-80, 23; Ord. Board of healthmeans the Cobb County Board of Health, or its authorized representatives, which shall include officers or employees of CCAC. (c) The animal control board may enact its own by-laws and general hearing procedures. 4-11-5.1. It inflicts an injury upon a person when the animal is being used by a law enforcement officer carrying out official duties; or. (c) All members of the animal control board shall be residents of the county. (3) Any animal, which presents a danger or exhibits a propensity for aggressive behavior towards any person or other animal, without regard to whether the period of confinement designated in section 10-67 has expired. of 6-11-85; Ord. Some Cobb County residents who live on smaller lots can soon house female chickens on their property. (Ord. In addition to other duties, the unit manager, animal control officers and humane officers shall have authority to investigate all animal complaints and enforce the animal control ordinance and state dangerous dog law as applied in this chapter. 10-6. b. - Abandonment of a domestic animal. Such additional records as the board of commissioners may require. (b)Appointment of unit. Animal sheltermeans an entity that possess a shelter license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Stephen Hammond Decapitated goats. (b) Other than those dogs confiscated under sections 10-13(b), 10-13(c), 10-97, or 10-121 through 10-121.18, all impounded animals shall be kept at the animal shelter for a period of not less than five working days unless redeemed within such period. of 10-24-89; Res. Some Chicagoans are stocking their kitchens with milk, eggs and honey from local sourcesin some cases, as local as their own backyards. The unit manager is hereby designated the responsibility of dog control officer, and shall carry out all duties provided for by the state dangerous dog control law for the county or any other local government pursuant to contract or agreement; and his duties shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) Upon receiving a report of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, to make such investigation and inquiries as may be necessary to identify dangerous dogs and dangerous dog owners within the dog control officer's jurisdiction. (Ord. of 5-24-05). When the conditions inside a parked vehicle constitute an imminent threat to the animal's health or safety, any animal left in a parked vehicle may be removed from that vehicle by CCAC, any law enforcement agency, or fire agency. Provoked attackmeans an attack resulting when a domestic animal is placed in a situation such that an expected reaction would be to bite or attack. (1) Possess, use, sell, give, trade, or loan apparatus, paraphernalia, pit supplies, implements, programs, drugs or equipment used to train or condition animals to be aggressive, aggressive animals, game animals, or animals used to train other animals to be aggressive. Foster homes must be affiliated with and controlled by licensed rescue groups and/or licensed animal shelters. The jurisdiction for enforcement of this chapter shall be in the unincorporated area of the county; however, the county may contract or enter into agreements with other municipalities to enforce this chapter for joint animal control services or for the provision of animal control services and for the separate or joint use of personnel, facilities and equipment for such services. (b)Confiscation of biting animals. Licensedmeans having a valid Georgia state license issued under the authority of the State of Georgia. They should also not eat meat products such as meat fat, animal organs, etc. of 5-24-05). (a)Incorporation. Upon completion of neutering or spaying, within the period specified by CCAC, the veterinarian performing such operation shall submit to CCAC signed certification of such operation. Any animal determined to have bitten a person shall be immediately strictly confined and isolated for observation at CCAC or, at the owner's option, the owner may immediately take the biting animal to a licensed veterinarian. (a)Certificate required. If a family member cannot be located, then the animal will be held in compliance with section 10-67 of this chapter. (b) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person who, knowing the identity of an animal's owner, without permission of said owner does any of the following: (1) Relinquishes the animal to CCAC without notifying CCAC of the animal owner's name and address; (2) Relinquishes the animal to CCAC and falsely represents himself as the owner of the animal; (a) Trapping of animals is permitted only if all of the following are complied with: (1) The trap shall be a humane trap that is safe and non-debilitating; (2) The trap must be placed in such a manner to prevent injury to children; (3) Traps set to operate must be checked at least every eight hours; (4) Traps must not be set for more than eight hours prior to the earliest possible transport to the animal shelter; and. When off the premises of the owner, all animals shall at a minimum be maintained on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding 6 feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the animal. Methods which can be used for disposal of dead animals are burial and incineration in a county approved incinerator. Not maintained in a proper enclosure; or. Animal waste will be removed in a timely manner by placing said material in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner's trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit, or other closed or sealed refuse container, so as to provide a sanitary and odor-free condition at all times. Sec. 10-36. Confining the animal in strict isolation is the responsibility of the animal owner and subject to unannounced inspections by CCAC. (2)Potentially dangerous dogs. Oct 3, 2018 Over the years, many things have been dumped into the Chattahoochee River. Shelter Operations Manager All owners must possess the ability to restrain their dog(s) and must be present in the off-leash area of said park with any dog(s) they brought into the park, to adequately control or restrain them if needed, so as to prevent injury to other people or dogs in the off-leash area. 1060 Al Bishop Drive Ventilation (adequate)means fresh air sufficient to provide for the health of an animal. in a comfortable and normal position; or. (a) Any person shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be guilty of aggravated cruelty who knowingly and maliciously causes or aids another person or animal in causing or attempting to cause the death, physical harm or serious disfigurement of an animal by, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) Rendering a part of such animal's body useless; (2) Drowning, severely starving, severely dehydrating, strangling, suffocating, burying alive, or burning; (3) Attempting to kill, abuse, maim, disfigure, dismember, mutilate or torture any animal; or. Director, Animal Services (2) Suffering needlessly due to a life threatening disease or injury, and a licensed veterinarian recommends euthanasia as the most humane course of action, and the CCAC manager or designee agrees that the best interest of the animal would be served by euthanizing the animal, then the animal shall be humanely euthanized regardless of whether or not the normally required impoundment period has expired. Garbagemeans all refuse matter/effluent. The unit manager shall be primarily responsible, with support from the director of the department of public safety, for the enforcement of this chapter; and his duties shall include but not limited to the following: (1) Responsible for the operation of the animal shelter and the performance of such duties and the keeping of such records as the board of commissioners may require. If the owner is unwilling to euthanize the animal, the exposed animal must be placed in strict confinement/isolation for the period of time set by the State of Georgia and vaccinated one month prior to being released from isolation. County Property Tax Facts Cobb | Georgia Department of Revenue 213), page 2486 (see pt. of 9-23-80, 10, 11, 27; Ord. (g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, CCAC shall have the right to keep any animal which could otherwise be adopted or sold. Cobb County Animal Services 1060 Al Bishop Drive Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 499-4136 (770) 590-5620 (Fax) Hours for Adoption and Reclaim Appointments are required for adoptions and owner surrenders (Closed on Mondays and Holidays) Tuesday - Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A surety bond in the amount specified by the State of Georgia and issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state payable to any persons injured by the dangerous dog. Likewise, contact with the urine, feces, or blood of a potentially rabid animal does not constitute an exposure since the pathogenesis of rabies is such that the virus follows nerve pathways and has only limited circulation in the blood. - Aggravated cruelty to animals. The injury inflicted by the animal was sustained by a person who 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. d. The dog is outside of a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-11. Miniature goats are herding animals and need companionship. b. 10-66.1. c. Outside of a proper enclosure in violation of section 10-11. Sheep and goats are prey animals; thus, very vulnerable to attacks by predators, such as dogs and coyotes. Wildlife and wild animals received by CCAC will be disposed of in accordance with federal and state guidelines. c. Intentionally attacks physical property in an effort to cause harm to a human or other animal. Dead animalmeans a deceased animal including the carcass or parts of a carcass. (b) CCAC shall accomplish the sterilization of any animal whose period of impoundment has expired or that has been voluntarily surrendered to the county by: (1) Requiring adopters to sign a binding agreement to have the adopted animal sterilized within a period specified by CCAC as follows: a. Managermeans the manager of the Cobb County Animal Control Unit or his/her designee. (1) The sale of any live animal at public or private sale, the giving or adopting of a live animal to an individual/entity, or the transference of ownership of a live animal to CCAC or any licensed humane society, licensed rescue group or licensed veterinarian. - Entrapment of animals; methods, duration, access to food and water, etc. Food (adequate)means sufficient quantity of non-contaminated and nutritionally adequate food, fed according to age, size, species and breed requirements, or as directed by a veterinarian, which is sufficient to prevent starvation, malnutrition or risk to the animal's health. It shall be the continuing and sole duty of the owner to provide the CCAC manager an updated and effective policy; b. Human exposure to rabiesmeans any bite, scratch, or other situation in which saliva or central nervous system (CNS) tissue of a potentially rabid animal enters an open wound, fresh wound, or comes in contact with a mucous membrane by entering the eye, mouth, or nose. According to the legislation under consideration in the Ohio House right now, property owners would still be limited in the number of small livestock allowed on their residential properties-by . Cobb backyard chicken rules relaxed No, male and female goats can both have beards. Dog control officermeans the manager of Cobb County Animal Control or his/her designee who is responsible for enforcing the state dangerous dog laws. A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by CCAC or by a law enforcement officer or by another person authorized by CCAC if: a. of 5-24-05). (Ord. 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. In the case of farm animals, nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing sanitation requirements or standards more stringent than normally accepted animal husbandry and humane practices as defined by this chapter and Georgia state law as regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. of 6-11-85; Ord. When, in the opinion of the CCAC manager, an animal in the custody of CCAC is: (1) Diseased or injured and in need of immediate treatment so as to lessen the animal's suffering or to prevent the spread of communicable disease, the CCAC manager or designee shall immediately obtain the services of or place the animal with a licensed veterinarian for the purpose of administering necessary treatment. Check out the table below to see property tax exemption options in Cobb County: $10,000 exemption in the school general and county general tax categories. 10-121.1. of 6-11-85; Ord. Check zoning and other ordinances first. The terms of those four members will run concurrent with the appointing commissioner's term, and these members will serve at the appointing commissioner's pleasure. Water (adequate)means clean, fresh water sufficient to prevent dehydration, properly sustain health, and prevent significant risk to the animal's health. (1) Collects animals and fails to provide them with humane/adequate care; (2) Collects dead animals that are not properly disposed of as required by this chapter; or. (Ord. (e) All animals adopted from the animal shelter shall be neutered or spayed. (Ord. There is a common tendency among people to feed corn to goats in excess or as a staple diet owing to its low . (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. It shall be unlawful to purchase, sell, own, possess, harbor or breed skunks, foxes, prairie dogs, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, hybrid wolves, any hybrid animal that is part wild animal, exotic cats or any other wildlife unless licensed by the respective federal or state department of agriculture to possess such animal. (a) In addition to such other powers and duties as may be set forth in this chapter, the animal control board shall have the power and duty to: (1) Hold hearings and recommend to the board of commissioners regulations and amendments to this chapter concerning the control and welfare of animals in the county. - Vicious animals; possession of vicious animals. "Whoever done it," area resident Johnny Davis told. Abused animalmeans any animal that has been harmed by an act, an omission or neglect, including but not limited to any animal that has been: (1) Deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, care, space, or veterinary care. Four solid walls or an "igloo" type of structure; 2. (Ord. Animal millmeans an individual or entity that keeps and/or breeds animals in conditions where animals are frequently caged for extended periods of time, do not receive adequate care, and/or are not kept in an environment conducive to the health and well being of the animals. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandonment (of an animal)means the act of any person who: (1) Abandons an animal by leaving an animal unattended for a period of time in excess of 24 hours without food, water, adequate ventilation or shelter on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian; (2) Puts out, leaves, abandons, or in any other way discards any animal on public or private property, including but not limited to the property of the owner/custodian, and including but not limited to leaving an animal contained in a box, bag, fence, house or other structure or tethered; or. Field Operations Manager A dwelling unit shall have at least 390 square feet of living building square footage (as determined and maintained in the records of the Cobb County Tax Assessor) per each adult occupant. It will take 5 to 7 days and 5 to 10 goats depending on alot of variables. Unprovoked attackorwithout provocationmeans an attack that is not provoked as defined by this chapter. Ask your local zoning board office or building inspector. They eat from ground level to 4 ft and sometimes higher. of 11-9-93; Code 1977, 3-5-24; Ord. Are goats nice? Also known as mountain lions or pumas, cougars are known for their strength, agility, and awesome ability to jump. Rules regulating backyard chickens on less than two acres were eased Tuesday by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. (c) The CCAC may waive any part of the normally required fees at his discretion. (Ord. (Closed on Mondays and Holidays) Cruelty to an animal includes but is not limited to: (1) Willful neglect as defined by this chapter; (2) Failure to provide reasonable remedy or relief for any injured or diseased animal; (4) Beating, torturing, tormenting or mutilating; (6) Killing any animal or causing the same to be done; (10) Failure to provide adequate shelter; (11) Failure to provide adequate bedding; (12) Failure to provide adequate primary enclosure; (13) Failure to provide adequate exercise; (15) Failure to maintain sanitary conditions; (16) Failure to provide adequate ventilation; (17) Failure to provide adequate temperature control; (18) Hording or collecting animals as defined by this chapter; (19) Owning, managing, obtaining, confining or caring for any number of animals in an animal mill as defined by this chapter; or. Sec. (f) No person shall charge admission to, participate in, or be present as a spectator, handler, timekeeper, referee, guard, etc. Since the goat craze is fairly recent, don't be surprised if they are not entirely sure at first. Turned off or the animal is not wearing a properly operating signaling device; b. (2) Cooperation with the county board of health in the enforcement of rabies control regulations and of animal control directives. Gridmeans a manufactured type of wood, plastic, or wire flooring specifically designed to be used in an area where an animal is housed. (2) Use any animal as bait or as a lure in training dogs for racing or other competitions. Veterinarian means a doctor of veterinary medicine licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals. (e) Any animal bitten by a suspected or proven rabid animal that is not destroyed and manifests any of the symptoms of rabies should be immediately examined by a licensed veterinarian. Rent a Grass-Grazing Goat for Truly Green Lawn Care (c) Exception: A person shall not be guilty of aggravated cruelty when the person is protecting his life, or the life of another person or animal that is being attacked by an animal that is attempting to severely harm or kill him, provided that the person or animal being attacked is not committing a crime or is not aggravating or inciting the animal to attack, and has not aggravated, injured, abused or assaulted the animal in the past. (3) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on public or private property. Every holder of a long-term note secured by real estate must have the security instrument recorded in the county where the real estate is located within 90 days. (a) CCAC shall endeavor to locate adopters for adoptable animals. Promote the spread of communicable diseases. of 5-24-05). If an animal is suffering from any life threatening disease or injury where life cannot be maintained and a slow death would be inhumane, and the licensed veterinarian and the CCAC manager agree that the best interest of the animal would be served by euthanizing the animal, then the animal shall be humanely euthanized regardless of whether or not the normally required impoundment period has expired. (d) Exception: An animal left unattended when its sole owner dies shall not be deemed abandoned, and shall be impounded by CCAC until CCAC can locate a family member to take custody of the animal. <p>You can have goats, chickens and ducks in the Pittsburgh city limits but they're apparently against the law in rural Carroll Township, even though the zoning ordinance does not clearly say so.</p> of 6-11-85; Ord. Return on investment (ROI) is quick for sheep and goats because they reproduce at a young age and have a high incidence of twinning, are marketed within 6 to 10 months of birth, and can be raised economically on pasture. of 10-24-89; Res. - Attacking and biting animals; report of; confiscation. 10-13. The following exceptions apply: (1) Any animal impounded as a result of cruelty, abuse, neglect, or any other reason defined by this chapter as inhumane treatment may be retained by CCAC until such time as the case is disposed of in a court competent to hear such matters. Such agreements or contracts shall be subject to any state law, which may govern. The owner of the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog who is moving out of the county shall register the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog in the new jurisdiction within ten days after becoming a resident. In addition, the animal control board may enact procedures for hearings on the state dangerous dog law. In January 2012, the City of San Diego amended its Municipal Code to allow residents of single family homes to keep and maintain two miniature goats. of 5-24-05). (c)Other regulations. Stephen.Hammond@cobbcounty.org, Jacob Arnold of 5-24-05). (2) Carcasses which are buried must be buried at least three feet below the ground level, but no more than eight feet, and have not less than three feet of earth over the carcass. In addition, the commissioners from districts 1 and 3 shall together appoint the post 4 member, and the commissioners from districts 2 and 4 shall together appoint the post 2 member. The enclosure must also meet the specified height, size, and design requirements. - Taking; selling impounding of owned animals. of 5-24-05). Sheep and goats can be raised with very little grain, which is advantageous at a time when grain prices are on the rise. No person shall, for the purpose of any exhibition/ occurrence of animal fighting, training for animal fighting, or training of animals to display aggressive behaviors: (1) Build, make, maintain, or keep a pit or other animal fighting arena or area, whether permanent or portable, on premises owned or occupied by him; (2) Allow a pit or other animal fighting arena or area whether permanent or portable, to be built, made, maintained, or kept on his premises; or. How To Get Cobb County Property Tax Exemptions [Pro Tips] (4) No person shall tie, stake or fasten any animal within any street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public place within the county or in such manner that the animal has access to any portion of any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place. (Ord. (3) The convicted person may be required to relinquish control of the animal in question to Cobb County Animal Control and the animal will be dealt with in the discretion of Animal Control. (1) Sufficient safe space for adequate exercise suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal; (2) Sufficient space during periods of confinement, suitable to the age, size, species and breed of animal to permit the animal to turn about freely, stand, sit, or lie, move, etc. (1) Any dog that, according to the records of the county, has without provocation either: a. There is hereby created the county animal control unit, which shall have primary responsibility for animal control and welfare in the county. (c) Animals that may not be vaccinated for health reasons at the direction of a licensed veterinarian and those under the suggested age shall wear a collar with identification tags when off the property of the owner. of 9-23-80, 6; Ord. (c) Right to inspect. Reply. - Animal control unit; unit commander; dog control officer; animal control officers; humane officers. During Tuesday's second public . CCAC shall have the right to inspect, randomly and without notice, a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, which is required to be confined pursuant to this section, in its environment. 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. (a) The Cobb County Animal Control Board shall consist of the following: One member of the Humane Society of Cobb County board of directors or its designee (post 1); three interested citizens who have interest in domestic animals (posts 2, 3, 4); two veterinarians, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Cobb County Veterinary Medical Society (posts 5, 6); and one citizen chosen by the chairman of the board of commissioners (post 7). of 9-23-80, 17; Ord. Sec. Breedermeans a person or entity that owns an animal and allows it to reproduce, whether planned or unplanned. 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. of 9-23-80, 14; Ord. Decapitated goats found in Chattahoochee - ajc (h) Any animal found to be used in violation of subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) of this section will be immediately confiscated by CCAC.