If, in the reasonable belief of any person or police officer an animal presents an immediate danger to the health and safety of any person, the officer may destroy the animal. Otherwise the person or officer may apprehend the animal and deliver it to the animal pound for confinement. In such a case, the owner or keeper of the animal shall be liable for the cost of impoundment and maintenance provided, and if the animal is destroyed, a charge will be paid by the owner to dispose of the animal. If the animal is found not to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, it may be released to the owner or keeper in accordance with this subchapter. The animal may be released to other persons in accordance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-4-2004)