(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to slaughter a quadruped (four-footed animal) on residential property with the city limits.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful to butcher or display the carcass of a quadruped on residential property within the city in view of the public, except an animal being cooked on a barbecue or other cooking fire, or an animal or animal part prepared by a taxidermist.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.501)
(a) 
The carcass of any animal or fowl dead of disease (except where rabies is suspected) or from any other cause shall be promptly removed by such methods as the animal control officer may specify. Persons finding dead animals on their property shall call the city office for instructions.
(b) 
In cases where the ownership of the dead animal is known, the owner may be charged an appropriate fee as determined by the animal control officer for its removal.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.502)
The animal control officer or his designee shall keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of:
(1) 
Impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into his custody, the date of impounding, date and method of final disposition, money received from redemption or sale, if any, and the name and address of purchaser, if any.
(2) 
All known animal bite cases shall be recorded, listing date, place and time of occurrence, name and address of victim, and name and address of owner, if known.
(3) 
Monies received shall be deposited in the general funds of the city.
(4) 
The animal control officer shall report to the city council once each year the total number of animals impounded, the total redeemed or sold, and the total destroyed under provisions of this article.
(1998 Code, sec. 2.503)