It shall be unlawful for any person owning, possessing or having the care, custody, or control of any animal or carcass, to abandon the same on a public street, road, alley, or any other public place, or upon the private property of another. An animal shall be considered to be abandoned when not claimed by a specified date after having been boarded, groomed, trained, handled or cared for by any professional animal handler or veterinarian.
(Ord. 2004-1363, passed 12-9-04)