A. It is unlawful for any person owning or possessing any animal to permit the same to run at large or trespass on any public or private property without being confined or contained on the owner, caretaker or responsible party's property or under the control of a leash.
B. Any animal running at large or not restrained under the control of a leash as required by this title shall be impounded and kept at an animal shelter for a period of at least seventy two (72) hours. Nothing in this section shall prevent the release of the animal sooner if so directed by the animal control officer. (Ord. 532, 1-9-2018, eff. 1-31-2018)
C. Any animal impounded pursuant to this section may be reclaimed within seventy two (72) hours upon:
1. Proof of ownership or lawful possession, and
2. Payment of applicable impound and boarding fees as set forth in section 10-3-17 of this chapter.
3. Compliance with this title and other law related to animals.
D. When a seriously injured, sick or suffering animal is taken into custody of an animal control officer, the animal may be taken to a veterinarian for an examination. If in the opinion of the animal control officer, it is in the best interests of the animal that the animal be destroyed, the animal control officer may promptly authorize humane euthanasia of the animal. The cost of any veterinary care or veterinary consultation, ordered by the animal control officer, shall be an obligation of the owner of the animal.
E. After seventy two (72) hours, any animal impounded pursuant to this section is considered abandoned and may be made available for adoption or destroyed. (Ord. 433, 1-26-2010, eff. 3-1-2010)