(A) When bitten by any animal. Any animal suspected of being afflicted with rabies, or any dog, cat or other animal not vaccinated according to the provisions of the chapter, or any other animal which has bitten any person and caused an abrasion of the skin of such person, shall be seized and impounded under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for a period of not less than ten days. If, upon examination by a veterinarian, the animal has no signs of rabies at the end of the impoundment, it may be released to the owner, or, in the case of a stray, it shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable laws. Any animal vaccinated according to the provisions of this chapter which has bitten any person shall be confined by the owner or other responsible person as required by the Animal Control Officer for a period of ten days, at which time the dog, cat or other animal shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian. If no signs of rabies are observed by the veterinarian, the animal may be released from confinement.
(B) Destruction thereof. Any person may destroy any animal that he or she knows is affected with the disease rabies, also know as hydrophobia.
(Prior Code, § 5.05)(Ord.344, passed 7-28-97) Penalty, see § 10.99