A. Seizure; Quarantine: Every dog or other animal which has been bitten by, or exposed to, any animal suspected to have been infected with rabies shall be forthwith seized and taken up by any law enforcement officer and securely and separately impounded. All such animals shall be quarantined in the pound or at a licensed veterinarian hospital for a period of fourteen (14) days. It shall be the duty of the person seizing such dog to notify the Prairie County health officer of every such animal impounded.
B. Reclamation Of Animal Or Disposal: If, after observation under the supervision of the Prairie County health officer for such period, any such animal is adjudged free of rabies, the owner may reclaim the animal, upon payment of the regular keeping fees and upon compliance with the licensing diagnosed as being rabid, it shall be disposed of only under the orders and directions of the Prairie County health officer in his absolute discretion. (1976 Code § 8.04.130; amd. 2016 Code)