A. If upon investigation it is determined by the Animal Control Officer that probable cause exists to believe that the dog or animal in question poses an immediate threat to public safety, the Animal Control Officer may seize and impound the dog or animal pending the administrative hearing to be held pursuant to this Chapter. The owner or keeper of the dog or animal shall be liable to the City for all costs and expenses of keeping the dog or animal if the dog or animal is later adjudicated of being potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious. It shall be a misdemeanor to obstruct or otherwise impede an Animal Control Officer during the attempted seizure and/or impoundment of the dog or animal.
B. When a dog or animal has been impounded pursuant to Subsection A. hereinabove and it is not contrary to public safety, the Animal Control Officer may permit the animal to be confined at the owner's expense in a City-approved kennel or veterinary facility.
[Ord. No. 500, 9/8/10; Ord. No. 521, 10/23/13.]