(a) Dogs.
(1) It is unlawful for any dog to run at large within the corporate limits of the City. If a dog does run at large, the owner or keeper of such dog shall be in violation of this chapter. Any dog which goes upon any public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place, or upon any private property other than that of the owner of the dog, shall be deemed to be running at large unless such dog is firmly held on a leash, or is in an enclosed vehicle. Guide dogs for the blind and police-owned dogs are exempt from this section providing that the dog is performing duties as excepted.
(2) Any dog found running at large upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place or upon any private property other than that of the owner of such dog shall be impounded by the Animal Control Officer; provided, however, any vicious dog, which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured, may be slain by the Animal Control Officer or by a police officer.
(b) Cats. It is unlawful for any cat to run at large upon a public street, sidewalk, alley or other public place or upon any private property other than that of the owner of such cat and create a nuisance or disturbance. If a cat does run at large and create a nuisance or disturbance, the owner or keeper of such cat shall be in violation of this chapter. In addition, the cat may be impounded; provided, however, any vicious cat, which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured, may be slain by the Animal Control Officer or by a police officer.
(c) Livestock and poultry. No person shall permit any cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats or poultry to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. No person shall picket or tie any such animal in any of the streets of the city for the purpose of grazing or feeding. Any such animal running at large or improperly tied shall be impounded by the Animal Control Officer; provided, however, any vicious animal which has bitten a human being and cannot be safely captured may be slain by the Animal Control Officer or a police officer.
(Ord. 2004-26. Passed 5-3-04.)