(1) Authorized city personnel may seize and impound an animal found at large on public property or claimed to be a stray by the occupant of the premises upon which the animal is found.
(2) An impounded stray animal displaying a need for medical care may be taken to a veterinarian for emergency treatment. The owner of the animal is responsible for payment of expenses incurred as a result of the veterinarian's treatment.
(3) Authorized city personnel shall give notice of an impounded animal to the owner if known.
(Ord. 03-08, passed 5-27-2008)