A. Duty To Report: It shall be the duty of the owner or caretaker of any dog, cat or any other animal which has bitten or attacked a person, or of any person having knowledge of such bite or attack, to report this act to the health department, police department or animal control. It shall be the duty of physicians or veterinarians to report to the health department the existence of any animal known or suspected to be suffering from rabies.
B. Confinement: When a member of the health department, police department, animal control or humane officer receives information that any person has been bitten or attacked by an animal, or that a dog, cat or other animal is suspected of having rabies, the official shall order the owner or caretaker to confine such animal in the manner and place the official directs. If the owner or caretaker fails to confine such animal in the manner directed, the animal shall be apprehended and impounded by such official, and after ten (10) days the animal may be humanely destroyed if it is not redeemed. Before such animal is returned to its owner or caretaker, all fees and charges of impoundment as set forth in subsection 5-1-1E of this chapter must be paid in full. (Ord. 5204, 3-10-2014; amd. Ord. 5684, 1-17-2023)