(a) Any sick or injured dog or cat found at large in the City and wearing a current County or rabies vaccination tag shall be taken at once by Animal Control to a veterinarian for examination and treatment, and the owner/guardian or such an animal shall be promptly notified. All charges for veterinarian services shall be borne by such owner/guardian.
(b) Any sick or injured dog or cat found at large in the City without such identifying tag shall be examined and administered first aid when needed and be taken at once by Animal Control to a veterinarian for examination and treatment, and it is to be given so as to render the animal free from pain and unnecessary pain or suffering during the holding period.
(Ord. 45-06. Passed 11-20-06; Ord. 157-11. Passed 7-5-11.)