When an animal has bitten, scratched, or otherwise attacked
a person or animal, anyone having knowledge of such incident shall
immediately notify the animal control officer. Such animal shall then
be confined in a veterinary hospital or approved animal shelter designated
by the local health authority for a period of ten (10) days. The cost
of such confinement shall be paid by the owner of the animal. Such
animal shall, during such period of confinement, be subject to inspection
by the local health authority, other town personnel or a licensed
veterinarian. If after the ten (10) day period, the owner fails to
pick up the animal, the animal control officer may follow the procedure
for adoption or disposal of an impounded animal.
(Ordinance 03-003 adopted 4/7/03)
