§ 6-4. Impounding animals.  


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  • Any animal may be captured and impounded by any peace officer if such animal:

    (1)

    Is found running at large within the city.

    (2)

    Is a menace to persons or other animals.

    (3)

    Is suffering or reasonable suspected to be suffering from an infection or contagious disease.

    (4)

    Causes serious annoyance or disturbance to persons in the neighborhood by habitual howling, yelping, barking, meowing or any other type of loud noises or otherwise.

    (5)

    Is kept in any unsanitary manner thereby causing odors which are annoying and disturbing to the persons in the neighborhood.

    (6)

    Is treated by the owner in a cruel or inhumane manner or be considered as an abandoned animal.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, § 4, 7-6-2010)