(a) If the Animal Control Officer has probable cause to believe an animal may be designated as potentially dangerous or vicious under this Chapter, and the owner is unwilling or unable to correct the situation immediately, and the animal poses an imminent threat to the health or safety of persons or domestic animals, the animal may be seized before a hearing.
(b) Pending the outcome of the hearing or appeal set out in this Chapter or during the period of time the owner requires to comply with any requirements imposed hereunder, the animal shall be kept at an appropriate animal shelter, designated by the Animal Control Officer, at the owner’s expense.
(c) Notwithstanding, the owner may show at the hearing to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Officer that the animal can be humanely and securely confined at home or with a veterinarian designated by the owner.
(32-12/92 § 10.12.180) (Am. Ord. 181, passed 5-1-2019)