Animal Control shall operate a program for impoundment of or the ordering of an impoundment by a third-party, including but not limited to a licensed veterinarian, the following types of domestic animals:
(A) A domestic animal at large captured by Animal Control;
(B) A domestic animal found in the unincorporated area of Lake County and brought to Animal Control by any person for which the owner cannot be immediately located;
(C) An injured domestic animal brought to Animal Control;
(D) An animal whose owner living in the unincorporated area of Lake County wishes to relinquish ownership;
(E) A cat or dog captured by the Sheriff or any law enforcement officer of any unit of government within Animal Control's jurisdiction because the dog does not have a current rabies tag or a current license tag indicating the applicable dog tax has been paid;
(F) Any domestic or wild animal to prevent present or future inhumane treatment; and
(G) Any animal whose possession would be unlawful (such as a fighting animal) pursuant to I.C. 35-46-3-8.
(Ord. 1280C, passed 10-10-2006)