(A) It shall be a violation of this chapter for a person to dump, release or abandon any animal whatsoever on any property, whether public or private, within the city.
(B) Any animal found to be restrained or situated in a way that it does not have access to air, food, water and shelter appropriate to maintain life and health shall be considered to be abandoned.
(C) Any person having knowledge of an animal which has been or is believed to have been dumped, released or abandoned shall so notify the Animal Control Officer or his or her designee and shall provide all pertinent information, including the description of the animal, the location of the animal and the name, address, car license plate number, or any other information or description of the person who dumped, released or abandoned the animal, if known.
(Ord. 2016-03, passed 3-17-2016; Ord. 2016-03-A1, passed 1-19-2017; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed - -; Ord. 2016-03-A2, passed 9-19-2019; Ord. 2016-03; A3, passed 7-20-2023)