(A) Any dog or cat found running at large (being off its owner’s or custodian’s property) contrary to provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded. For this purpose, the Administrator shall utilize any existing or available animal control facility or licensed animal shelter.
(B) The provisions of division (A), shall not apply to:
(1) Dogs being used in hunting, field trials;
(2) Dog shows while on public lands set aside for those purposes or a dog that is in a dog-friendly area or dog park is not considered to be running at large if the dog is monitored or supervised by a competent person;
(3) Blood hounds or other dogs used for tracking in conjunction with police activities; and
(4) Dogs of the canine corps of any police force, the state police, any federal law enforcement agency, or the armed forces while being used to conduct official business or being used for official purposes.
(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) Penalty, see §90.99
Statutory reference:
Dogs running at large, see 510 ILCS 5/9