If the Animal Control Officer or law enforcement officer determines that probable cause exists to believe the dog in question poses an immediate threat to public safety, or if the animal was previously declared potentially dangerous or vicious and the owner is found to be in violation of the hearing order or of any provisions of this chapter and probable cause exists to believe the dog poses an immediate threat, he or she may seize and impound the dog pending the hearings held pursuant to this Chapter. If the dog is later adjudicated potentially dangerous or vicious or if the owner is found to be in violation of this chapter, the owner or keeper of the dog will be liable for costs and expenses of impounding the dog. If the Animal Control Officer determines that the impoundment is not contrary to public safety, he or she shall permit the animal to be confined in a City- approved kennel or veterinary facility, at the owner's expense.
(Ord. MC-1214, 2-22-06)