The owner of any female dog or cat in heat shall keep that dog or cat confined in such a manner that such animal cannot come into contact with any other animal except for planned breeding purposes. The owner of any female dog or cat that permits such dog or cat to run at large while in heat shall be deemed guilty of an offense. The Chief of Police or other officer designated by the Mayor and Council is hereby authorized to apprehend and confine such dog or cat if found running at large in such condition.
(Prior Code, § 96.06) Penalty, see § 96.99