(A) All animals found to be at large, stray or being a public nuisance may be taken by the police or humane officer and impounded.
(B) If any dangerous, ferocious or vicious animal is found at large and cannot be safely taken up and impounded, the animal may be tranquilized, slain or humanely euthanized to prevent undue suffering, by a police officer or his or her designee or a humane officer.
(C) The Town animal control agency shall have authority to take whatever action is reasonably necessary, including humane euthanization, to deal with a sick or injured animal, for the welfare of the animal and for the safety of humane officers and the public.
(2005 Code, § 71.19) (Ord. 1992-04, passed 10-19-1992)