Any animal which appears to be lost, stray or unwanted, or which is not wearing a valid rabies vaccination tag, as required by state law or this chapter, and found at large, may be impounded by the Animal Control Section and confined in an animal shelter. Impoundment of the animal shall not relieve the owner thereof from any penalty, which may be imposed for violation of this chapter. An eartipped cat shall not be impounded under this section unless a complaint has been lodged against the cat pursuant to other applicable sections of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2004; Am. Ord. passed 6-4-2012)