Section
91.01 Running at large prohibited
91.02 Vicious animals
91.03 Rabies control; vaccination required
91.04 Keeping rabid animals prohibited
91.05 Impounding for observation
91.06 Authority for the cost of impoundment
91.07 Record of bites
91.08 Enforcement
91.09 Notice and procedures following seizure of animals
91.99 Penalty
The owner of an animal shall not permit such animal to run at large. An animal shall be deemed to be running at large whenever such animal is off the premises and not under the immediate physical control of its owner, possessor, keeper, agent, servant, or a member of the immediate family thereof. Whenever an animal is found running at large, the same shall constitute prima facie evidence that the owner permitted it to run at large.
(Ord. 9511-09, passed 11-14-1995) Penalty, see § 91.99
(A) An animal is declared to be vicious within the meaning of this chapter when a propensity to attack or bite human beings or other animals shall exist and is known or ought reasonable to be known to the owner. No vicious animal shall be allowed off the premises of its owner unless muzzled and on a leash in charge of the owner or a member of the owner’s immediate family over 16 years of age. Any vicious animal which is found off the premises of its owner other than provided herein shall be seized by the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer and impounded.
(B) If the animal cannot be captured, it may be destroyed.
(C) If the animal has been seen running at large or bites a person and it can be witnessed, the Sheriff or other law enforcement officer may order the owner to deliver the animal to an animal control shelter within 24 hours and the owner ordered to appear in court to show cause why this animal should not be destroyed.
(Ord. 9511-09, passed 11-14-1995) Penalty, see § 91.99
Every dog, cat, or other animal held as a domestic pet in the area, described above, six months of age or older, is hereby required to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person designated by the county health authority. It shall be the animal owner’s responsibility to secure the required vaccination. Vaccination against rabies shall be given at such intervals as designated by the applicable animal control shelter.
(Ord. 9511-09, passed 11-14-1995) Penalty, see § 91.99
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