When any person complains that he is molested, disturbed, or their property rights have been violated by an animal governed by the provisions of this chapter, the Animal Control Officer shall not be required to pick up such animal unless said officer shall, from his own observation, determine that the animal is or appears to be responsible for such conduct complained of, or unless the person or persons so complaining shall swear out a warrant against the owner of such animal, in which event said animal will be picked up by the Animal Control Officer and held awaiting the trial of the issue between the owner of the animal and the person filing the complaint. Such trial shall be held promptly in the city court.
Any person appealing the decision of the city judge shall make an appeal bond adequate to cover the cost of maintaining the animal governed by the provisions of this chapter, in the city pound or such animal clinic as may be used by the city (Ord. #818, 02/04/93).