It shall be unlawful for any dog possessed, kept or harbored to run at-large anywhere in the city. This regulation shall apply to all public places and to all private property. Leaving an unattended dog fastened to a leash, chain or trolley of sufficient strength to restrain the dog shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this section. The animal control officer or designee is authorized to impound any dog found to be running at-large.
(Ordinance 03-2016 adopted 8/11/16)
Any unspayed female dog or cat in the stage of estrus (heat) shall be confined during such period of time in a house, building or secure enclosure and said area of enclosure shall be so constructed that no other dog or cat may gain access to the confined animal. Owners who do not comply shall be ordered to remove the animal in heat to a boarding kennel or veterinary hospital. All expenses incurred as a result of the confinement shall be paid by the owner. Failure to comply with the removal order of the animal control officer shall be a violation of this section and the dog or cat will then be impounded as prescribed in this chapter.
(2004 Code, sec. 2.702)
Any person having knowledge that a dog or cat has bitten a human or another animal shall immediately report the incident to the city health officer, animal control officer or the police department.
(2004 Code, art. 2.300)