Citation (Citation #: 2024-00008950)
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 Violations (2)
Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.15.a Vicious or Dangerous Animals
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. “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. 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 Neglect or Abandonment
Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of any animal to neglect, or abandon such animal as defined hereinabove. “Abandon” shall mean to knowingly or recklessly desert an animal, or any intentional act causing an animal to become deserted, in any place, without making provisions for the animal’s adequate care. “Neglect” shall mean failure to provide an animal with clean food and potable water in appropriate amounts, and reasonable health care to prevent suffering, illness or death. 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.
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