CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS

 


ARTICLE 1. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT   1

4-101.   Definitions. 1

4-102.   Interference with city shelter or with officers enforcing chapter. 1

4-103.   Injury to domestic animal. 1

4-104.   Cruel or inhumane treatment. 2

4-105.   Cockfighting. 2

4-106.   Killing, injuring, or annoying squirrels or birds. 2

4-107.   Disposition of animal carcasses. 2

4-108.   Investigation and impoundment. 2

4-109.   Animal control officer to maintain records. 3

4-110.   Licensing. 3

4-111.   Removal of animal feces. 4

4-112.   General requirements concerning animals. 4

ARTICLE 2. RABIES CONTROL.. 6

4-201.   Rabies control. 6

4-202.   Reports of bite cases. 7

4-203.   Responsibilities of veterinarians. 7

4-204.   Responsibilities of possessors. 7

ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT.. 8

4-301.   Apprehension of animals. 8

4-302.   Redemption or disposition of impounded animal; possessor responsible for all fees. 8

4-303.   Impoundment fees. 8

4-304.   Disposition of unclaimed animals. 8

ARTICLE 4. ANIMAL CONTROL. 9

4-401.   Destruction for public safety. 9

4-402.   Animal at large. 9

4-403.   Apprehension of animal at large. 9

4-404.   Impoundment of animals. 9

4-405.   Nuisance proceedings. 9

4-406.   Confinement of certain animals. 9

4-407.   Noisy animals. 10

4-408.   Dangerous animals. 10

4-409.   Potentially dangerous animals. 10

4-410.   Dangerous or potentially dangerous animal administrative proceedings. 11

4-411.   Dangerous animal authorized dispositions. 11

4-412.   Potentially dangerous animal authorized dispositions. 11

4-413.   Definitions. 11

4-414.   Dog bites. 12

4-415.   Limits on ownership. 12

4-416.   Failure to comply. 12

4-417.   Costs and penalty for violation of chapter. 12