[Adopted 5-27-1986 by Ord. No. 3083.2]
As used in this article, the following terms
have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears
from the context:
Any person having a right of property in any dog or having
custody of any dog or any person who harbors or permits a dog to remain
on or around his or her property.
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.
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
City of Bradford.
Any police officer or dog warden may seize any
dog found at large in the City of Bradford. Such dogs are to be impounded
in a licensed kennel.
Owners of licensed dogs are to be notified 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, if the dog has not
been claimed, the dog may be sold or destroyed in accordance with
the 1982 Dog Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 3 P.S. § 459-101
et seq.
Unlicensed dogs that are seized are to be held
in such kennel for 48 hours and if not claimed may be destroyed in
accordance with the 1982 Dog Law.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 3 P.S. § 459-101
et seq.
Dogs that, in the opinion of any police officer
or dog warden, constitute a threat to public health and welfare may
be killed by the police or dog warden.
A.
The first time a dog is seized, the owner shall pay
a fine of $25 to the City of Bradford, as well as reasonable fees
for keeping the animal in a kennel.
B.
The second time a dog is seized, the owner shall pay
a fine of $100 to the City of Bradford, as well as reasonable fees
for keeping the animal in a kennel.
C.
Any person allowing an animal to run at large a third
or greater time in violation of this article shall, upon conviction
thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $300 and/or to imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days.
