A. A peace officer or a Pima Animal Care officer is hereby authorized and empowered to remove and impound any animal in plain view, or pursuant to a valid search warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe any of the following:
1. That an animal is in distress caused by mistreatment, tieout, exposure to the elements, extremes of temperature, lack of adequate ventilation or drainage, lack of sanitation, deprivation of proper food or potable water, restraint, restriction of movement, confinement, lack of sufficient exercise space, constrictive gear, injury, illness, physical impairment or parasites; or
2. That an animal's well-being is threatened by a dangerous condition or circumstance; and if the officer has reason to believe either:
a. That the distress of the animal or the dangerous condition or circumstance was caused or allowed to be caused by the willful act or omission or negligence of the owner; or
b. That it is likely the animal would be in distress from any cause, or its well-being would be threatened by any dangerous condition or circumstance if the owner retains ownership of the animal.
3. That an animal is vicious or destructive or may be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal.
4. An animal is deemed to be in distress and subject to removal and impoundment if it is on a tieout.
(Ord. 2004-17 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 1998-46 § 1 (part), 1998; Ord. 1987-111 § 1 (part), 1987: Ord. 1986-176 § 1 (part), 1986)