705.15 AUTHORITY TO ENTER UPON PROPERTY.

   (a)   The Animal Warden or his or her designees shall have the same police powers as are conferred upon sheriffs and police officers in the performance of their duties under the Ohio Revised Code for the protection and regulation of animals. They shall also have power to summon the assistance of bystanders in performing their duties and may serve writs and other legal processes issued by a court in Cuyahoga County with reference to enforcing the Codified Ordinances or state law regarding animals.

   (b)   The Animal Warden or a law enforcement officer may, to the extent permitted by law, enter upon the property of another for the purpose of:

      (1)   Seizing a dog which the Animal Warden or law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe is running at large; or

      (2)   Seizing any domestic animal which the Animal Warden or law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe is abandoned, neglected, mistreated or estray.

      (3)   Seizing a dangerous or vicious dog that is found that is not being kept as required by this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

         (Ord. 08-102. Enacted 11-24-08.)