(A) The Animal Control Officer shall be responsible for the enforcement within respective jurisdictions of all state and local laws pertaining to the ownership and control of animals and shall cooperate with all other law enforcement officers operating within their jurisdiction in fulfilling this responsibility.
(B) The Animal Control Officer shall also serve as Rabies Control Officer. He or she will implement and enforce the provisions of the state rabies law, including, but not limited to, the following activities:
(1) Collect and impound stray animals;
(2) Canvass areas of the county for vaccination of dog/cats;
(3) Assist practicing veterinarians in the county in conducting rabies clinics;
(4) Maintain the animal shelter, including records of impounded, destroyed, reclaimed and adopted animals;
(5) Provide at the end of each day, upon request, a list containing complete descriptions of all animals impounded;
(6) Investigate reports of animal bites to determine, whether based on the findings, confinement or isolation of the animal is required for the minimum of ten days of observation; and
(7) Investigate reports of animal cruelty or abuse.
(1987 Code, § 8-2-03) (Ord. passed 2-8-2005)