[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
OWNER
When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, includes every
person having a right of property in such dog, and every person who
keeps or harbors such dog or has it in his care, and every person
who permits such dog to remain on or about any premises occupied by
him.
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 accompanied by or under the control of the owner
or any other person having custody of said dog.
[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
An Animal Control Officer shall be appointed by the Board of
Supervisors to serve at its pleasure. Such Animal Control Officer,
along with the officers of the Responsible Police Department, shall
have concurrent responsibility for the enforcement of this Part and
of the Dog Law, 3 P.S. 459-101 et seq., as amended; provided, that
the Animal Control Officer shall not have the power to make arrests
under the Dog Law nor any ordinance of the Township.
[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog or dogs to allow
or permit such dog or dogs to run at large in the Township.
[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
The Animal Control Officer, any officer of the Responsible Police
Department or constable may seize any dog found at large in Township.
Such dogs are to be impounded in a licensed kennel.
[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
Any Animal Control Officer, officer of the Responsible Police
Department or designated Township employee shall notify the owner
of a licensed dog by registered or certified mail, with return receipt,
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,
and the dog has not been claimed, the dog may be disposed of by sale
or by giving it to a humane society or association for the prevention
of cruelty to animals in accordance with the Dog Law, 3 P.S. § 459-302,
as amended.
[Ord. 137, 7/5/2005]
Unlicensed dogs that are seized shall be held at a licensed
kennel for 48 hours and if not claimed may be humanely killed or given
to the humane society or association for the prevention of cruelty
to animals in accordance with the Dog Law, 3 P.S. § 459-302,
as amended.