(A) Confinement of animals by individuals. If a stray animal is found upon the premises of another, the occupant of the premises may confine the animal only for so long as is reasonably necessary, to notify the Animal Control Officer and have the animal impounded. In attempting to confine the animal, the occupant shall not use any force that is intended to be known by the occupant to cause, or in manner of its use is capable of causing, death or injury to the animal.
(B) Abandonment of animals. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon any animal within the corporate limits of the city.
(C) Confinement of animals in vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to confine, or allow to be confined, any animal in a motor vehicle or trailer under such conditions or for such a period of time as may endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to heat, lack of food or water or any other circumstance which may cause suffering, disability or death of the animal.
(D) Inspection of premises where animals are kept. Premises where livestock, fowl or pets are kept or maintained shall be subject to inspections, upon receiving a complaint, by the Animal Control Officer or Police Department, at any reasonable hour of the day while in the presence of the owner.
(Ord. 914, passed 10-14-04) Penalty, see § 10.99