(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any vicious, fierce or dangerous domestic animal within Nash County unless it is confined within a secure building or enclosure or it is securely muzzled and under restraint by means of a leash, chain or rope and firmly under control at all times.
(B) (1) Any vicious/public nuisance animal without any recognizable identification may be destroyed after the animal control officer has been unsuccessful in his or her attempt to catch, trap or tranquilize (within a closed area) the animal.
(2) Any dog or cat left at the animal shelter may be impounded or euthanized at the discretion of the animal control officer.
(1988 Code, § 91.28) (Ord. passed 11-4-1986)