§ 10-303. Humane care required.

Every owner or custodian of an animal must provide the animal with humane care and treatment, which includes providing all of the following:

(1) sufficient and wholesome food and water, which means:

(i) at least once a day, the animal must be fed food of a sufficient quantity and with adequate nutritive value, in clean and sanitary receptacles; and

(ii) the animal must have clean and drinkable water available at all times;

(2) proper shelter and protection from the weather, which means:

(i) the animal must be kept reasonably free of urine, fecal matter, and any other trash or hazardous material;

(ii) the animal must have reasonable protection to minimize heat exposure; and

(iii) the animal must have access to a structurally sound shelter in good repair that provides suitable protection from the elements;

(3) veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering or to maintain the animal's health; and

(4) sufficient exercise space, which means:

(i) the animal must have proper space to be able to stand to its full height, stretch out, turn around, lie down, and make normal postural adjustments comfortably;

(ii) the animal must be allowed to exercise and must be given freedom of movement as necessary to maintain good physical condition; and

(iii) more specifically for dogs, cats, and feral cats:

A. a dog. cat, or feral cat may only be confined to a cage for temporary confinement; and

B. if a dog is caged, it must be removed from the cage and exercised at least:

1. twice daily for at least half an hour each time; or

2. once a day for a minimum of 2 hours.