(A) Any dog or cat which has bitten any person and caused an abrasion of the skin of the person shall be seized and impounded under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for a period of not less than ten days and immediately report the bite to the Police Department.
(B) If no signs of rabies are observed, the animal may be released from confinement after payment of appropriate fees.
(`86 Code, § 8.21)
(C) During the quarantine period, said animal shall be securely confined in a building or yard, enclosed by a fence so constructed that the animal cannot get through or over, and which will not permit other animals or persons to enter and will prevent the animal from coming in contact with persons or other animals. Failure to comply with the quarantine requirements herein shall subject the animal in violation to impoundment under the authority of the Police Department at the owner's expense.
(D) At the end of the ten-day quarantine period, the impounded animal may be released if a licensed veterinarian determines that it is not rabid. If the animal is determined to be rabid, it shall be destroyed humanely after completion of necessary medical procedures.
(Am. Ord. 860, passed 11-16-04)