Pursuant to authority granted by the North Carolina General Assembly, this animal control chapter is enacted to regulate, restrict or prohibit, if necessary, animals; to protect the public from unvaccinated, diseased, stray, roaming, dangerous or wild animals; to make unlawful acts of animals that interfere with the enjoyment of property or the peace and safety of the community; and to carry out any other lawful duties authorized by state laws and applicable ordinances.