(a) If it is determined by the animal control officer that probable cause exists to believe the animal in question poses an immediate threat to public safety, then the animal control officer may seize and impound the animal, pending hearings to be held pursuant to this chapter. The owner or keeper of the animal shall be liable for all of the cost and expenses of keeping and impounding the dog.
(b) When an animal has been impounded pursuant to this section and is not contrary to public safety, the animal control officer shall permit the animal to be confined at the owner’s expense in a department approved kennel or veterinary facility.
(Ord. 117. Passed 4-26-61; Ord. 409. Passed 12-15-14.)