Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

§ 8-96. – Standards of humane care and treatment.

(e) Outdoor shelter requirements. For purposes of this subsection, “outdoor” shall mean not within an enclosed structure, and subject to the weather and elements. Natural or artificial shelters appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the particular species of animal shall be provided for all animals left outdoors. A suitable method of drainage shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water.

(1) shelter for a dog or cat shall consist of a moisture proof and windproof structure of suitable size to accommodate the animal and to allow retention of body heat. It shall be made of durable material and shall be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable bedding material to provide insulation and protection against cold and dampness and to promote retention of body heat. A dog will be considered “outdoors” regardless of access to an outdoor doghouse or similar structure, unless the structure has an independent source of heat that is safe for use in outdoor structures and does not pose a danger to the animal. The animal’s body heat is not a sufficient source when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Oklahoma City. A vehicle shall not be considered an adequate shelter and shall be prohibited, as described in Section 8-115 of this Chapter.

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(f) It shall be unlawful and a violation of Section 8-95 for any person to leave any dog outdoors and unattended for a period of one-half hour or longer, during such a period when the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in Oklahoma City.

In the event temperatures are as described in subsection or facilities are not available as required in (e)(1) of this Section, then the dog shall be brought indoors and remain indoors until outdoor temperatures allow placement of an animal outdoors.