A. 
Dogs shall not run at large in the City. For purposes of this section, "at large" shall mean roaming, running or self-hunting off the premises of the owner or custodian and not on a leash or under the immediate control of the owner or his agent. However, a dog shall not be considered at large if during the hunting season it is on a bona fide hunt in the company of a licensed hunter or during field trials or training periods when accompanied by its owner.
B. 
Any dog observed or captured while unlawfully running at large shall be disposed of in accordance with § 98-26 through § 98-31.
C. 
For any dog identified as to ownership, if such dog is captured and confined by an Animal Control Officer or Police Officer, the owner shall be charged with the actual expenses incurred in keeping the animal impounded. Owners of dogs not impounded shall be issued a summons for violation of this provision. Each day thereafter that this section is not complied with shall be a separate offense.
State law references: Governing body of any locality may prohibit dogs from running at large, Code of Va., § 3.2-6538; County or city pounds, confinement and disposition of animals, Code of Va., § 3.2-6546.
The owner of any companion animal that is injured or killed by a dog shall be entitled to recover damages consistent with the provisions of § 98-3 from the owner of such dog in an appropriate action at law if (i) the injury occurred on the premises of the companion animal's owner, and (ii) the owner of the offending dog did not have the permission of the companion animal's owner for the dog to be on the premises at the time of the attack.
State law reference: Similar provisions, Code of Va. § 3.2-6586.
The harboring or keeping of any dog which, by loud, frequent or habitual barking or howling, shall cause annoyance and disturb the peace and quiet of another person shall be considered a violation of this chapter; and any such dog may, after due notice has been given to the owner or keeper, if known, be impounded and confined in the City pound by the Animal Control Officer or any Police Officer.
The owner or person in control of any dog shall immediately remove defecated material left by the dog on any public or private property in the City, other than the owner's property, and dispose of it in a safe and sanitary manner.