[Amended 4-9-1998 by Ord. No. 610]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Any person having a right of property in any animal or having
custody of any animal, or any person who harbors or permits an animal
to remain on or around his or her property.
Being upon any public highway, street, alley, park or any
other public land or upon the property of a person other than the
owner and not being leashed and under the control of the owner or
any other person having custody of said animal.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal or animals
to allow or permit such animal or animals to run at large in the Borough
of Trainer.
Any police officer or animal warden may seize any animal found
at large in Borough. Such animals are to be impounded in a licensed
kennel.
Owners of licensed animals are to be notified by registered
or certified mail, with return receipt, that the animal is impounded
and will be disposed of in five days if not claimed. Five days after
the return receipt has been received, and the animal has not been
claimed, the animal may be sold or destroyed in accordance with the
1982 Dog Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 3 P.S. § 459-101 et seq.
Unlicensed animals that are seized are to be held in such kennel
for 48 hours, and if not claimed may be destroyed in accordance with
the 1982 Dog Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 3 P.S. § 459-101 et seq.
Animals that, in the opinion of any police officer or animal
warden, constitute a threat to public health and welfare may be killed
by the police or an animal warden.
A.
The first time an animal is seized, the owner shall pay a fine of
$15 to the Borough as well as reasonable fees for keeping the animal
in a kennel. The second time an animal is seized, the fine shall be
a minimum of $35.
B.
Any person allowing an animal to run at large a third time in violation
of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $300 and/or to imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 90 days.
