Any animal suspected of being afflicted with rabies, or any animal not vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter which has bitten any person and caused an abrasion of the skin, shall be seized and impounded under the supervision of the Animal Shelter for a period of not less than ten days. If upon examination by a veterinarian, the animal has no clinical signs of rabies at the end of such impoundment, it may be released to the owner, or, in the case of an unlicensed dog or cat, it shall be dispositioned of in accordance with the provisions herein. If the owner of the said animal has proof of vaccination, it shall be confined by the owner or some other responsible person for a period of at least ten days, at which time the animal shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian. If no signs of rabies are observed, the animal may be released from confinement.
(Neb. RS 71-4406) ('72 Code, § 6-111) (Am. Ord. 2305, passed 4-11-2019)