§ 17.25.010. Impoundment and animals subject to impoundment.

A.

An animal control officer shall check an animal subject to impoundment for identification. If the animal is wearing a current municipal dog license, the owner or custodian is known, and the animal poses no threat to another animal or the public health, welfare and safety, the officer may take reasonable measures to return the animal to its owner or custodian with the issuance of a notice to comply or NOV, provided there are no outstanding verifiable fees or fines due to the animal care and control center. The following animals are subject to impoundment:

1.

An uncontrolled animal in the presence of the officer, where the owner or custodian is not present. At the time of impoundment, the officer shall post a written notice describing the animal, giving the date, time and reason for impoundment, and where the animal may be recovered either:

a.

In a prominent place on the owner's premises, if known; or

b.

In a prominent place at the location of impoundment, if possible;

2.

An animal that poses a threat to itself, another animal, or the public health, welfare or safety;

3.

An animal exhibiting behavior described in Section 17.40.020;

4.

An animal which is found to be in violation of a classification requirement or condition of quarantine imposed pursuant to Section 17.25.040D., 17.30.080, or 17.40.040;

5.

An animal required to be forfeited to the municipality pursuant to Section 17.10.015A.3., 17.25.040D., or 17.40.040D.; or

6.

An animal where ownership is prohibited by federal, state, or municipal law.

B.

An animal control officer is authorized to obtain a warrant to seize an animal in violation of subsections A.2. through A.6. above.

(AO No. 2001-158(S-4), § 1, 1-1-03; AO No. 2009-88, § 3, 9-10-09)