(A) (1) It shall be unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog, cat or other animal to fail to keep the same from running at large within the city.
(2) For the purpose of this chapter an animal shall not be deemed running at large, even if the animal is not restrained, as long as one of the following situations applies:
(a) When the animal is restrained either upon the premises of the owner or custodian or upon another’s premises with the permission of the owner of that premises, so long as the animal is restrained in such a manner that it cannot enter on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, other public areas or property not owned by the owner, custodian or permittee, unless the animal has been declared dangerous or vicious, in which case the provisions of § 12.00 of this chapter shall apply;
(b) When the animal is confined or restrained upon the premises of the owner or custodian within a secured building, or within a secured pen, enclosure or similar structure which has secured sides, bottom and top such that the animal cannot escape, or within fencing or similar means secured such that the animal cannot escape and which is fastened by an adequate locking device;
(c) When an animal is enclosed within an automobile or other vehicle of its owner or custodian such that it cannot escape and such that said confinement does not endanger the animal’s health or well-being;
(d) When the animal is being walked off the premises of its owner or custodian so long as the animal is on a leash not more than six feet in length and under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the animal; and
(e) When the animal is properly housed in a veterinary hospital or registered kennel.
(B) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, animals injured or killed on or along public streets or public rights-of-way shall be deemed running at large. The animal control officer or city police officer shall remove all such animals and, at his or her discretion, take such an animal needing medical attention to a veterinarian or animal shelter. The owner or custodian of such an animal shall be responsible and liable for the expenses of medical treatment and care as well as impoundment fees and any other penalties imposed by this chapter.
(C) Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure during the period of heat, in such a manner as will prevent the animal from coming into contact with the other animals unless the animal is used in a planned breeding situation. An animal is deemed to be in heat when it is in an estrogous state or ovulating. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit exercising the animal provided the animal is restrained on a leash or similar restraint not more than six feet in length and is under the control of a person competent to restrain and control the animal or from transporting such animal within a motor vehicle.
(D) (1) Any dog, cat or other animal which is found in violation of this section may be impounded. Any such animal impounded may be redeemed by its owner or custodian within five days from the time specified in § 16.00 of this chapter and upon payment of the applicable redemption fee, current rabies vaccination fee unless current rabies inoculation is proven, the current licensing fees and penalties if the animal is unlicensed, impoundment fees, and the fees, costs and charges for any emergency medical treatment administered to the animal.
(2) Redemption fees are as follow:
(a) For a first violation: $30;
(b) For a second violation: $75;
(c) For a third violation: $150; and
(d) Fourth violation will result in the revocation of the license to keep the animal.
(E) Any violation of this section may result in the immediate apprehension and impoundment of the animal by an animal control officer. After the time specified in § 16.00 of this chapter the humane society may dispose of an unredeemed animal. If an animal control officer is unable to apprehend an animal or impoundment is not feasible, the animal control officer shall provide the owner or custodian of the animal with a notice of violation under the procedures contained in § 18.00 of this chapter.