A. For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter and to enforce its provisions, the animal control or health officers are empowered to call upon the residents of any premises upon which a dog or cat or small animal is kept or harbored, and to demand the exhibition by the owner of such dog or cat or small animal.
B. The animal control or health officer, in the manner authorized by law, may enter the premises where any animal is kept in a reportedly cruel or inhumane manner and demand to examine such animal, and to take possession of such animal when, in his opinion, it requires humane treatment. The officer may demand, at the front door of any residence, exhibition by the owner of current animal licenses at any time. (1998 Code)