When an animal has bitten, scratched, or otherwise attacked a person or animal, anyone having knowledge of such incident shall immediately notify the animal control authority. Such animal shall then be confined in a veterinary hospital or approved animal shelter designated by the animal control authority for a period of ten days. The cost of such confinement shall be paid by the owner of the animal. Such animal shall, during such period of confinement, be subject to inspection by the animal control authority, other city personnel or a licensed veterinarian. If, after the ten-day period, the owner fails to pick up the animal, the animal control authority may follow the procedure for adoption or disposal of an impounded animal.
(Ord. 03172021, passed 3-16-2021)
Statutory reference:
Rabies reports and quarantine, see Tex. Health and Safety Code, §§ 826.041 et seq.
Quarantine of animals, see Tex. Health and Safety Code, § 826.042