# Chapter 02: Animals

- Summary: Chapter 2: Animals — Summary of Ordinance Provisions (Hollidaysburg, PA) This document outlines municipal regulations governing animal control and nuisance prevention in the Borough of Hollidaysburg.…
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Chapter 2: Animals — Summary of Ordinance Provisions (Hollidaysburg, PA) This document outlines municipal regulations governing animal control and nuisance prevention in the Borough of Hollidaysburg. It is organized into three parts: Part 1: Animals Running at Large A. Dogs §101 Definitions : Owner : Any person with property rights or custody of a dog, or who permits a dog on their property. Running at Large : A dog on public land or another’s private property without being under the owner’s or custodian’s control. §102 Unlawful to Allow Dogs to Run at Large : It is illegal for any dog owner to allow their dogs to roam freely within Hollidaysburg. §103 Dog Law Enforcement Officer : The Borough Council appoints a dedicated officer to enforce dog laws. §104 Seizing of Dogs : Police or dog wardens may seize dogs found running at large and impound them in licensed kennels. §105 Licensed Dogs / §106 Unlicensed Dogs : Regulations distinguish between licensed and unlicensed dogs (details not fully shown). §107 Threatening Dogs : Addresses dogs that pose a threat (specifics not detailed here). §108 Penalty : Penalties for violations are specified elsewhere in this section. B. Cats §121 Unlawful to Allow Cats to Become Nuisances : Cat owners must prevent their pets from becoming nuisances. §122 Nuisance Defined : Defines what constitutes a cat nuisance (not fully detailed here). §123 Authority to Pick Up and Destroy : Authorities may remove and destroy nuisance cats. §124 Penalties / §125 Cost of Maintenance : Financial penalties and costs associated with cat-related violations. Part 2: Noise Nuisances §201 Intent and Purpose : Establishes the goal of regulating noise disturbances. §202 Noise Disturbance : Defines prohibited noisy behavior (details not fully shown). §203 Exceptions : Lists situations where noise rules do not apply. §204 Penalties : Specifies fines or other consequences for violating noise ordinances. Part 3: Maintenance Requirements §301 Keeping of Fowls Regulated : Rules govern keeping chickens or other fowl. §302 Keeping of Pigs and Maintenance of Pig Pens Prohibited : Keeping pigs is banned; maintaining pig pens is also prohibited. §303 Maintenance of Large Animals:Standards for caring for large animals (e. g. , horses, livestock). §304 Control of Animal Defecation on Public or Private Property : Owners must prevent animals from defecating in public areas, sidewalks, driveways, parks, or private property (except their own). Violators must immediately clean up waste and either: Carry it away for toilet disposal, or Place it in a non-leaking container for trash/litter receptacle. Exemptions: Guide dogs assisting blind persons or service dogs for physically handicapped individuals. §305 Penalties : Fines up to $600 and/or imprisonment up to 30 days per violation. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. Historical Notes Several sections reference prior ordinances: Original adoption: Ordinance 275, April 9, 1956 Revisions: Ordinance 626, April 13, 1987 Additional amendments: Ordinance 438 (June 6, 1966), Ordinance 551 (November 8, 1976), Ordinance 633 (February 8, 1988), Ordinance 640 (April 10, 1989) Residents should note that failure to comply with these rules — especially regarding dog containment, cat nuisance behavior, noise levels, and animal waste cleanup — can result in significant fines and potential jail time. Service animals are exempt from certain defecation rules.