The animal control officer shall cause any vicious dog to be
impounded and shall notify the owner, if known, that the dog has been
impounded under the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
An dog may not be declared vicious if:
A. The
injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time of the
injury or damage was sustained, was:
1. Committing
a willful trespass or other tort upon the private property of the
owner or person having the right to control the dog;
2. Teasing,
tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog;
3. Committing
or attempting to commit a crime.
B. The
injury or damage was sustained by a domestic dog that, at the time
the injury or damage was sustained, was teasing, tormenting, abusing,
or assaulting the dog, or trespassing upon the private property of
the owner or keeper of the dog.
C. The
dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity
of the dog from an unjustified attack or assault.
D. Nothing
in this chapter shall apply to trained police dogs, while on duty.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
The animal control officer may do any of the following with
regard to a vicious dog:
A. Impound
such dog in the animal control center for purposes of observation
for a period not to exceed 30 days;
B. Release
such dog to the control of its owner upon any conditions which may
reasonably be required to insure the public safety;
C. Cause
such dog to be destroyed if, in his or her opinion, the release of
such dog would create a threat to the public safety.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
It is unlawful to fail to comply with any conditions of release imposed by the animal control officer. A failure to comply with any conditions of release may result in impoundment of the dog and further disposition pursuant to Section
7.48.020.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
After the decision of the city council has been rendered as provided in Section
7.48.040, the animal control officer shall take such action as is necessary to carry out the decision.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
No person shall harbor or hide, or cause to be harbored or hidden,
any vicious dog, and shall surrender any such dog to the animal control
officer upon demand.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)
The owner or keeper of any dog declared vicious or dangerous
in another jurisdiction, shall notify the animal control officer within
10 days of bringing the dog into the City of Roseville. If a dog is
declared vicious or dangerous in another jurisdiction, the dog shall
be deemed vicious pursuant to this chapter. Accordingly, the animal
control officer may impose upon the owner or keeper of such dog any
conditions which may reasonably be required to insure the public safety.
(Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)