Whenever any animal is suspected, or has shown any symptoms, of having rabies, or has been bitten by any animal showing such symptoms, or has bitten any persons, the owner of the animal shall immediately confine the animal to his premises in such a manner that it could not bite any other animal or person, and immediately notify the Chief of Police or Animal Control Officer of the city of the circumstances and action, and shall keep such animal confined in a manner, in such place and for such time and treatment as the Animal Control Officer may direct. If the Animal Control Officer deems it necessary or expedient, or the owner so desires, a licensed veterinarian may be called in, at the owner's expense, for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment, and in which case the veterinarian is satisfied that the animal has rabies, the Chief of Police or Animal Control Officer shall cause the animal to be humanely killed forthwith.
('70 Code, § 3-22) (Ord. 1974-8, passed 1-21-74; Am. Ord. 2013-43, passed 6-17-13)
Statutory reference:
For provisions regulating rabies, see G.S. §§ 130A-184 et seq.