An animal may be impounded at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer for good cause. Instances warranting impoundment include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) The owner or custodian of the animal consents to the impoundment.
(B) The animal is at large.
(C) The Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the animal may be rabid.
(D) The Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the animal is a dangerous or vicious animal as defined in this chapter.
(E) To protect an animal that is injured, sick, starving or suffering from heat, cold or confinement or needs immediate care.
(F) When the Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that immediate impoundment of the animal is necessary to protect the public health or safety of any person or animal.
(G) The impoundment is authorized by the Chief of Police.
(H) Any other violation of the provisions of this chapter warranting, in the discretion of the Animal Control Officer and for good cause.
(Ord. 914-C.S., passed 4-20-21)