(A) No person is allowed to transport or carry, on any public highway or public roadway, any animal in a motor vehicle unless the animal is safely enclosed within the vehicle or protected by a cab or container, cage, or other device that will prevent the animal from falling, being thrown, or jumping from the motor vehicle.
(B) No person is allowed to leave an animal in any unattended vehicle without adequate ventilation or in such a manner as to subject the animal to extreme temperatures that adversely affect or have the potential to imminently affect the animal's health or welfare. If an animal is left unattended in violation of this division, any Animal Control Officer, firefighter, fire marshal, or law enforcement officer is authorized to remove the animal from the vehicle if they determine the animal is being confined in a manner that is detrimental to its health and safety, and after making a reasonable attempt to contact the owner.
(C) The animal will be impounded and taken to a veterinarian for any care needed and then placed at an animal shelter. A written notice will be left attached to the vehicle with the impounding officer's name, badge number, and contact information, as well as the time, date, and location where the animal is being held.
(D) Any person who violates this division will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by the city resulting from the violation, including, but not limited to, animal care and medical treatment, impound costs, and removal costs.
(Ord. 914 C.S., passed 4-20-2021)