(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 or is then and there under the complete control of a competent person and obedient to that person’s command.
(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 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.
(C) Fowl. It is unlawful for any fowl 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 and create a nuisance or disturbance. If a fowl does run at large and create a nuisance or disturbance, the owner or keeper of such fowl shall be in violation of this chapter.
(D) Rabbits. It is unlawful for any rabbit 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 and create a nuisance or disturbance. If a rabbit does run at large and create a nuisance or disturbance, the owner or keeper of such cat shall be in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 7 (Series 2013-2014), passed 10-7-2013) Penalty, see § 90.999