City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2025-00006908

Date Issued:
Tue, May 20, 2025 1:12 PM

Status:
Pending

Total Citation Amount:
$0.00

Name of Person Cited:
WATSON BONNIE F

Property in Violation:
1707 KIRBY DR
BOWLING GREEN KY 42104
PVA Parcel #: 040B35 042

Property Owner:
WATSON BONNIE F
1707 KIRBY DR
BOWLING GREEN KY 421043142

Code Compliance Officer:
Katherine Collier

Inspection Date:
Tue, May 20, 2025 8:30 AM

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. Two pitbull type dogs were found tethered to a flag pole on this property with no shelter and inadequate food and water. The dogs were entangled around multiple objects including each other. This left them with less than 2 feet to move and unable to get out of the pouring rain and mud. They were also unable to reach their food and water that had been set out by a neighbor. These violations must be corrected to avoid further action and/or fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09.a.1-5 Tether and Leash Requirements

Code Description:
1. When dogs or puppies are kept on tethers, the tether must be attached to the front of the dog’s shelter structure or to a post in front of the shelter structure. 2. Tethers must be at least five (5) times the length of the dog, as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, but no less than ten (10) feet and have swivels on both ends. 3. The tether must allow the dog convenient access to the shelter structure and to food and water containers. 4. The tether must be of the type and strength used for the size of the dog involved, no chain or tether shall weigh more than 1/8 of the dog or puppy’s body weight. It must be attached to the dog by a well fitted collar or harness that will not cause trauma or injury to the dog. Collars made from the following materials are prohibited: metal, wire, flat chains, chains with sharp edges, or chains with rusty or non-uniform links. Choker collars or prong collars shall not be used when the animal is tethered. 5. The tether must be attached so that the dog cannot become entangled with other objects or come into physical contact with other dogs. (a) Any tethering system employed shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the owner’s property or allow the animal to be within 6 feet of an adjoining property line. I have attached the tethering requirements which must be met by the compliance date in order to avoid further citations and fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.09.a Confinement (puppies and dogs)

Code Description:
Any owner, keeper or harborer of any animal shall confine such animal as defined. Puppies and dogs: confinement shall mean on the premises of the owner and confined in a secure enclosure or accompanied by the owner on the owner's property and under his/her direct control. If off the premises of the owner, the animal must be restrained by a lead or leash and under the control of a responsible person, or accompanied by a responsible person into an approved off-leash area, and in conformance with all regulations and/or requirements imposed as a condition of utilizing such off-leash area. Two pitbull type dogs were found tethered to a flag pole on this property with no shelter and inadequate food and water. The dogs were entangled around multiple objects including each other. This left them with less than 2 feet to move and unable to get out of the pouring rain and mud. They were also unable to reach their food and water that had been set out by a neighbor. These violations must be corrected to avoid further action and/or fines.

Code:
BGKY C5 5-1.17.b Care of Animals Adequate Shelter

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of any animal to fail to provide adequate shelter as defined hereinabove, and shade when appropriate. “Adequate Shelter” for dogs means a durable, enclosed, permanent structure, or a structure manufactured and intended to serve primarily as an outdoor shelter for a dog, with a roof, at least three (3) sides, and a solid, moisture-proof floor raised at least two inches from the ground. The shelter shall be constructed and maintained to prevent the accumulation of mud and/or water near the shelter. The dog shall not have to come in contact with standing water within the shelter, and such water shall not prevent the entry or exit of the shelter. The shelter shall be large enough to allow all animals present to stand, turn and lie comfortably with a sufficient quantity of suitable bedding to provide insulation and protection against heat, cold and dampness, or other environmental conditions detrimental to the animal, and shall be regularly cleaned of waste and debris. For all other animals, “adequate shelter” means an appropriate structure that provides the animal protection and shelter, as determined by the animal’s species, from heat and cold and from direct effect of wind, rain, and snow. “Shade” shall mean protection from the direct rays of the sun during the months of May through October. Two pitbull type dogs were found tethered to a flag pole on this property with no shelter and inadequate food and water. The dogs were entangled around multiple objects including each other. This left them with less than 2 feet to move and unable to get out of the pouring rain and mud. They were also unable to reach their food and water that had been set out by a neighbor. These violations must be corrected to avoid further action and/or fines.