§ 62.90. Requirements for public or private sheltering agencies and rescue groups and organizations.

(a) In order to be recognized or approved by MACC, all public or private sheltering agencies, as well as all rescue groups and organizations as defined by this title, shall post on the their publicly-accessible internet site the information required by this section for each of the following categories of animals held by the agency:

(1)

Adult dogs;

(2)

Puppies;

(3)

Adult cats;

(4)

Kittens;

(5)

Wildlife;

(6)

Fowl;

(7)

Other species.

(b)

In order to be recognized or approved by MACC, public or private sheltering agencies, as well as rescue groups and organizations as defined by this title, shall maintain and post the information required by this subsection related to the animals held in their custody and care in order to be recognized or approved by MACC.

(1)

The total number of live animal intakes categorized as follows:

a.

The number of stray animals received by the shelter, agency, group, or organization;

b.

The number of animals that were relinquished by the animal's owner;

c.

The number of animals that were requested to be euthanized by the animal's owner;

d.

The number of animals that were received from other agencies; and

e.

Any other live animal intake.

(2)

The final outcomes of the animals received by the shelter, agency, group, or organization categorized as follows:

a.

The number of animals that were adopted;

b.

The number of animals that were reclaimed by the animal's owner;

c.

The number of animals that were transferred to another agency;

d.

The number of animals that died while in the care of the shelter;

e.

The number of animals that were lost in care;

f.

The number of animals that were euthanized at the request of the owner; and

g.

The number of animals that were euthanized at the direction of the shelter.

(c)

The information required to be posted under this section shall be updated at least quarterly and shall remained posted for at least one (1) year from the date of initial posting. ( Ord. No. 2016-009 , § 1, 2-12-16)