(A) Animal bites to humans shall be reported immediately to the animal control officer and/or the Health Director.
(B) Every owned dog, cat or ferret which has bitten any person shall be immediately impounded at the designated animal shelter, confined at a veterinary facility or other facility approved by the Health Director. Time of impoundment determined by the veterinary facility or Health Director.
(C) Every dog, cat or ferret which has bitten any person whose ownership is unknown shall be immediately impounded for a minimum of three business days. If the animal owner has not been identified within three business days, the animal may be euthanized and sent for rabies testing.
(D) The Health Director may authorize a dog trained and used by a law enforcement agency to be released from confinement/impoundment to perform official duties upon submission of proof to the Animal Control Department that the dog is currently vaccinated against rabies in compliance with state law.
(E) The owner/keeper of a dog, cat or ferret confined or impounded shall be responsible for all fees and penalties imposed as a result of such confinement or impoundment.
(Ord. 2001-6-1, passed 6-4-01; Am. Ord., passed 7-6-21) Penalty, see § 93.99