Any dog or dogs found without a license or running at large, or in violation in any manner with the provisions of this chapter, shall, at the discretion of the animal control officer or police officer, be:
A. Impounded and placed in the city animal shelter, or, if deemed necessary, in a private animal shelter, and said officer, upon taking this action, shall make a complete registry, entering the breed, color and sex of such dog and any available license information. If the dog is licensed an entry shall be made showing the name and address of the owner and the number of the license tag; or
B. If the owner is known or may be determined, the animal control officer or police officer may issue to the owner or person responsible a citation and notice to appear before the district court. (Ord. 98-14 §1, 1998)