(A) A person shall not leave or confine an animal in any unattended and closed motor vehicle or other enclosed space under conditions that endanger the health and well-being of an animal due to heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation or lack of food or water, or other circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability or death to an animal.
(B) A peace officer or Animal Control Officer may, after attempting to locate the animal's owner, remove the animal from a vehicle or enclosed space using any reasonable means, including breaking a window or lock. If professional services are required for removing the animal, the owner is responsible for all costs. Additionally, any resulting property damage to a motor vehicle caused by the removal of an animal shall not impose liability on any peace officer or individual that removed the animal.
(C) An animal removed from a motor vehicle or other enclosed space shall be taken to an animal shelter or another place of safe keeping or, if deemed necessary, to a veterinary hospital for treatment and observation.
(D) A peace officer or Animal Control Officer that removes an animal from another vehicle or other enclosed space shall, in a secure or conspicuous location on or within the motor vehicle or confined space, leave written notice bearing his or her name and office, and the address of the location where the animal can be claimed. The animal may be claimed by the owner only after payment of all charges that have accrued for the maintenance, care, medical treatment or impoundment of the animal.
(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)