A. Animal control officers, in cases of emergency affecting the health, safety, or welfare of the public, may seize and destroy an animal immediately, unless the animal is subject to any waiting period required elsewhere in this title, in which case Animal Control shall confine or impound the animal as provided therein.
B. Animal control officers are authorized to kill an animal when it is necessary for the protection of any persons or property.
(Ord. 12-1078, passed 6-12-2012)