It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business or corporation to own, keep, have charge of, shelter, feed, harbor or take care of any animal which is a vicious animal as defined in § 94.02 unless the animal is kept in a secure enclosure. In addition to any other sanctions which may be applicable, if any vicious animal be found running at large or is a stray, it shall be seized as quickly as possible by Surry County Animal Control at the request of the Town Police Department. If the vicious animal cannot be safely caught and impounded, the animal may be slain by the Town Police Department or other designated official such as an officer with Surry County Animal Control.
(Ord. eff. 10-10-2005) Penalty, see § 94.99