A. It is unlawful for a person to have, keep or harbor an animal which is seriously sick or injured, including starvation, without providing proper veterinary care.
B. The City Manager may require the owner to provide a letter of health evaluation from a licensed veterinarian describing the condition of the animal and the treatment provided. The Animal Control Division may evaluate the condition of an animal.
C. In the absence of proper veterinary care, the City Manager may impound such a seriously sick or injured animal in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
D. Any such animal impounded may be destroyed humanely or otherwise disposed of according to the normal procedures of the impound facility as soon thereafter as is conveniently possible. (Ord. 2012-10, 11-13-2012)