Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary and irrespective of whether the dog has been declared dangerous pursuant to this chapter, the court may order any dog destroyed if the judge determines that the dog is an immediate threat to public health and safety and that confinement and registration of the dog by the owner or keeper of the dog as provided in this chapter will not adequately protect public health and safety. No person shall harbor, own, or possess a dog that is an immediate threat to public health and safety. In making such determination the court may consider the severity of the attack and such other relevant information.
(Ord. O-10-20, passed 6-14-10)