A. It shall be the duty of the employees and officers of the police department or other authorized personnel to take up and impound, in such place as may be designated and set apart for that purpose, any animal found running at large or unlicensed in the city, contrary to any provisions of this chapter or other ordinances of the city.
B. When animals are found running at large or unlicensed and their ownership is known to the designated employees, officers or other authorized personnel, such animals may be impounded at the discretion of the employees, officers or authorized person, but a citation to the owner of such animal shall be issued to answer the charges of violating the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 328, 1-13-1986)