As used in this article, the following terms have the meaning
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
OWNER
Any person having a right of property in any dog or having
custody of any dog or any person who harbors or permits a dog to remain
on or around his or her property or the property of another.
RUNNING AT LARGE
Being upon any public highway, street, alley, park or any
other public land, or upon property of another person other than the
owner, and not being properly accompanied by or under control of the
owner or any other person having custody of said dog.
It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog or dogs to allow
or permit such dog or dogs to run at large in the City. In addition,
it shall be the duty of the owner, custodian or keeper of any dog,
while traveling on the streets, alleys or public grounds in the City,
or upon the property of another, to have said dog on a leash not greater
than six feet in length at all times and to prevent the dog from entering
upon the property of person(s) in the City without the said property
owner's consent.
Any police officer or animal enforcement officer or other person
authorized by law may seize any dog found at large in the City. Such
dogs are to be impounded in a licensed kennel.
Owners of licensed dogs are to be notified by registered or
certified mail, with return receipt, or by personal service or notice
by posting the same upon the property of the owner, that the dog is
impounded and will be disposed of in five days if not claimed. Five
days after the return receipt has been received, or said notice has
been provided, and the dog has not been claimed, the dog may be sold
or destroyed in accordance with the 1982 Dog Law, as amended.
Unlicensed dogs 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, as amended.
Dogs that, in the opinion of any police officer or animal enforcement
officer, constitute a threat to public health or welfare may be killed
by the police or animal enforcement officer.