It is unlawful for the owner or handler of any dog or ferret to allow such dog or ferret at any time to run at large. The owner or handler of a dog or ferret shall be liable in damages for injury committed by such dog or ferret and it shall not be necessary in any action brought thereof to allege or prove that such dog or ferret was of a vicious or mischievous disposition or that the owner or keeper thereof knew that it was vicious or mischievous. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)