Any animal found trespassing upon private property may be captured by the party owning, controlling or having possession of the ground or premises, or by the agent or representative of the person, and committed to the Animal Services Coordinator to be dealt with as provided in this chapter. Any person taking up the stray animal or fowl found running at large or trespassing upon any property, ground or premises owned, controlled or in possession of the person must promptly notify the Animal Services Coordinator of such capture and it is unlawful for any such person to fail or refuse to surrender the animal to the Animal Services Coordinator upon demand.
(Ord. 1224, passed 2-16-10)