(A) It shall be the duty of the owner of any dog to keep it in a manner so that it does not bite or harm any other domesticated animals or person. In addition to the penalties set forth in § 90.99, any dog which shall have bitten or otherwise injured any person or other domesticated animal so as to cause an abrasion of the skin shall be immediately taken, impounded and kept separated from other dogs for ten days. Impounding of all animals will be done in accordance with the policies and regulations of the poundmaster. Any owner, keeper, possessor or other authorized person upon claiming the animal is liable for all fees and fines as levied by the village, poundmaster and/or any other humane society shelter or other impoundment facility. The dog must be examined by a licensed veterinarian at the commencement and termination of this ten-day period. If such dog during this period shall die or show definite signs of illness, it shall be the duty of such owner or person having custody of the dog to turn the dog over to the county animal control officer so that it can be determined whether or not the dog has rabies. If, during this ten-day period, a veterinarian shall diagnose the dog with rabies, the dog shall be handled in accordance with policies and regulations of the poundmaster and may be euthanized by same in a manner provided for by law. In case such dog cannot be safely taken up and impounded, the poundmaster and/or the village may take any and all measures to secure the dog, including lethal force.
If, at the expiration of the ten days no symptoms of rabies have developed in such dog so impounded, the same may be redeemed by the owner upon payment of the redemption fees and charges specified by this chapter; provided, however, that in case any dog so impounded for biting a person shall have previously bitten any person, such dog may be subject to further impoundment and/or an order may be sought declaring the dog to be declared “vicious” under the Animal Control Act. If the dog is declared “vicious” it shall be subject to the provisions of the Act. After having been notified that his or her dog has bitten or otherwise injured any person or other domesticated animal, the owner or keeper thereof shall not, under any circumstances, permit such animal to be at large unless securely muzzled.
(510 ILCS 5/13)
(B) Any and all fees charged by the poundmaster shall be charged to the owner plus the transportation costs to the pound.
(C) Any and all actions taken within and pursuant to this section shall be done in accordance with the law and/or regulations relating to same, including specifically the Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/1 et seq.
(2009 Code, § 3-2-11) (Ord. 12-18, passed 12-10-2012) Penalty, see § 90.99