Portageville, Missouri

Section 205.190 Confinement Of Dogs.

B. Definitions. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

SECURE CONFINEMENT

Securing the dog in an area from which the dog cannot escape based on the size and breed of the dog, while providing for the humane care of the animal while in confinement. The specifications for “secure confinement” outdoors shall be as follows:

a. Any dogs confined within a fenced yard must have an adequate space for exercise based on a dimension of at least one hundred (100) square feet. Where dogs are kept or housed on property without a fenced yard, the owner of such dogs or persons having custody of such dogs shall provide an enclosure for such dogs of at least one hundred (100) square feet dimension. Such enclosure shall be constructed of chain link or other material that permits adequate ventilation, with all sides enclosed. The enclosure shall be of sufficient height to prevent the dog from escaping from such enclosure. The top of such enclosure shall be covered with materials to provide the dog with shade and protection from the elements. Dogs shall not be chained, tied, fastened or otherwise tethered to dog houses, trees, fences or other stationary objects as a means of confinement to property.