(A) Running at large. No person shall keep or allow to be kept on his or her premises, or on premises occupied by them, nor permit to run at large in the city, any animal which is diseased so as to be a danger to the health and safety of any person, even though the animal be properly licensed under this chapter.
(B) Confinement. Any animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to the health and safety of the public, may be apprehended and confined in the pound by any person or officer. The officer shall have a licensed veterinarian examine the animal. If the animal is found to be diseased in such a manner so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the city, the officer shall cause such animal to be painlessly killed and shall properly dispose of the remains. The owner or keeper of the animal killed under this section shall be liable for a time to cover the cost of disposing of the animal, and a per day maintenance charge and the costs of any veterinarian examinations. The amount of the fine and charges shall be as set by City Council.
(C) Release. If the animal, upon examination, is not found to be diseased the animal shall be released to the owner or keeper free of charge.
(Ord. 0303, passed 4-8-03; Am. Ord. 2103, passed 12-14-21)