Any order or decision of the Animal Warden regarding an animal under this Chapter, including a declaration or finding that a dog is a vicious or dangerous dog due to its actions or its breed, as set forth in this Chapter, may be appealed by the owner, keeper or harborer to the Chief of Police within ten days after receipt of written notice thereof. Upon appeal, the Chief of Police shall provide to the animal’s owner, keeper or harborer the opportunity to appear before him or her and present evidence, if any, relative to the appeal. The owner, keeper or harborer of the animal shall be notified in writing of the decision regarding the appeal. A decision by the Chief of Police upon appeal may be appealed within thirty days after the date of the Chief of Police decision to the Bedford Municipal Court. (Ord. 2024-007. Passed 1-16-24.)