City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00008950

Date Issued:
Wed, Jun 12, 2024 12:52 PM

Status:
Appeal Filed

Total Citation Amount:
$180.04

Name of Person Cited:
MCFARLAND PAUL D & DEVETA

Property in Violation:
1705 SUNRISE DR S
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040A06 037

Property Owner:
MCFARLAND PAUL D & DEVETA
1651 THREE FORKS FLATROCK RD
OAKLAND KY 421599750

Code Compliance Officer:
Katja Ford

Inspection Date:
Wed, Jun 12, 2024 10:00 AM

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.a Vicious or Dangerous Animals Animals/Animal Control

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined hereinabove, except as follows: 1. Such person shall keep such animal securely confined indoors or in an enclosure securely fenced so that the animal cannot escape therefrom and is secured from entry by young children. Any outdoor pen or structure must have minimum dimensions of five (5’) feet by ten (10’) feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no concrete, cement or asphalt bottom, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two (2’) feet. The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the animal. A vicious or dangerous animal shall be transported to or from the indoors or to a securely enclosed outdoor pen or shelter only if such animal is muzzled and restrained by a suitable chain, leash or other means of appropriate restraint, which chain or leash is not more than six (6’) feet in length and a responsible adult capable of controlling the animal is in physical control of the chain or leash. “Vicious or dangerous animal” shall mean any animal that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation. Any animal that without provocation has attacked a human being or other animal shall be presumed vicious or dangerous for purposes of this Chapter. This definition shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, own or harbor, or allow to be kept on his/her property, any vicious or dangerous animal, as defined hereinabove, except as follows. A pit bull that lives at this address at # A is mostly kept outside during the day. Today the animal ran off its property and attacked a smaller dog, that was being walked by its owner on a leash. Due to the vicious attack of the pit bull, the smaller dog did not survive the substantial injuries caused by the pit bull. According to multiple witnesses, the dog roams free often and does not like any other animals. Two witnesses stated that the pit bull killed other smaller animals before. The animal was still lose and we seized the dog until further notice. Please use this opportunity to cure this violation to avoid further actions and/or fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.17.a Care of Animals Animals/Animal Control

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of any animal to fail, refuse or neglect to provide such animal with food, potable water, adequate shelter as defined hereinabove, shade when appropriate, and health care. A pit bull that lives at this address at # A is mostly kept outside during the day. No fresh water, food or shelter were observed. Please use this opportunity to cure the violation to avoid further actions and/or fines.