The animal control officer shall have the authority to order the harborer of any dog showing symptoms of rabies or any dog which has bitten any person to subject the dog to the city pound, veterinarian or any other place in the business of boarding dogs for quarantine for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or for such other periods as indicated by a licensed veterinarian is necessary to determine if the subject dog is infected with rabies. If the dog is determined to be free of rabies, the dog shall be returned to the harborer upon payment of one hundred percent (100%) of the regular fee for keeping dogs impounded. If the fee is not paid, the dog shall be subject to the disposal as provided in this chapter. In lieu of submitting the dog to impoundment, the harborer may at their expense admit the dog to a licensed veterinarian for examination and provide the city with a certification that the dog is free from rabies. Any dog afflicted with rabies shall be disposed of immediately, either by the harborer or the animal control officer. (Ord. 151 § 2, 1996)