(a) In lieu of an animal being impounded, the Animal Warden may direct that the animal be confined at the owner's or custodian's expense, either in an approved veterinary facility, at the owner's or custodian's residence or outside the City. In such case, the owner or custodian shall not remove the animal from the veterinary facility or residence or bring the animal into the City without the proper written approval of the Animal Warden; and shall make the animal available for observation and inspection by police officers and health officers of the City, including the Animal Warden.
(b) The Animal Warden may have such impounded or confined animal permanently identified by photo and other identification.
(Ord. 9596-2009. Passed 6-29-09.)