[Code 1992, § 12.03(1)(f), (5)(b)]
All persons residing in the City and owning or having in their
possession any dog or cat, shall be required to have such dog or cat
inoculated for rabies, distemper or other dangerous diseases.
[Code 1992, § 12.03(3)]
(a)
Any animal suspected of being infected or diseased, or who has come
into contact with any human being under circumstances which will subject
that human being to medical treatment if such animal were infected
or diseased, may be taken into custody in such an emergency situation
by any police or peace officer, whether or not it shall be necessary
for such officer to enter the premises and buildings of the owner
of such animal in order to effect such taking.
(b)
Any animal taken into custody may be impounded at a suitable place
for such time as is reasonably necessary for a determination of the
animal's condition. Such animal shall be inspected by a veterinarian
licensed to practice in the state. If the veterinarian determines
such animal to be so infected or diseased, he shall immediately report
such fact to the state hygiene laboratory. If he determines such animal
is not so infected or diseased, it shall be returned to its owner.
(c)
The owner of such animal shall pay all expenses incurred by such
detention and testing.
