§ 90.01 PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.

   The purposes of the animal control programs are as follows:

   (A)   To protect the public health and safety:

      (1)   From rabies in accordance with the Animal Control Act;

      (2)   From dangerous and vicious dogs;

      (3)   By educating the public about state and local ordinances;

      (4)   By controlling and impounding animals under its jurisdiction;

      (5)   By enforcing state statutes and county ordinances; and

      (6)   By enforcing local ordinances to intergovernmental agreements.

   (B)   To promote the welfare of animals:

      (1)   By adhering to the state humane care for animals act;

      (2)   By educational programs about responsible pet ownership; and

      (3)   By the humane care and maintenance of impounded animals.

(Ord. 0-2007.1, passed 3-13-2007; Ord. 2008.03, passed - -2008; Ord. O-2012.02, passed 3-13-2012; Ord. O-2014.01, passed 2-11-2014)