(A) A dog shall be impounded by the Sheriff, Sheriff’s Deputy, or other peace officer as follows:
(1) For allegedly injuring, chasing, menacing, wounding, or killing livestock; or
(2) If it is ordered impounded by the court.
(B) A dog or other animal may be impounded by the Sheriff or a peace officer when the following occurs.
(1) It is the subject of a violation of this Dog Control Ordinance.
(2) It requires protective custody and care.
(3) The officer has probable cause to believe it has bitten a person or animal.
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)