§ 10.30.140. Separating animal from mother.

A retailer, dealer, breeder or operator shall not separate an animal from its mother until the animal is accustomed to taking food as nourishment other than by nursing, whichever date is later, unless medically necessary. No piglet weighing less than eight pounds and no dog or cat under eight weeks of age may be sold, rehomed, or gifted, unless medically necessary.

(Ord. 2333 § 20, 1999)

(Ord. No. 3877, § 9, 6-15-2010; Ord. No. 4355, § 10, 11-18-2015)