6.08.060 - Impounding—Animals to be impounded.

A.

An animal control officer shall place all animals taken into custody in a designated animal impound facility.

B.

The following animals may be taken into custody without the filing of a complaint:

1.

Any animal being kept or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title;

2.

Any animal running at large contrary to the provisions of this title;

3.

Any animal which is not licensed, when such an animal is required to be licensed under the provisions of this title; however, any dog which is not wearing a tag is presumed to be unlicensed until an owner is identified;

4.

Sick or injured animals whose owner cannot be located;

5.

Any abandoned animal;

6.

Animals which are not vaccinated for rabies in accordance with the requirements of this title;

7.

Any animal which must be held for quarantine; and

8.

Any vicious animal not properly confined as provided in Section 6.16.030.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)