§ 7.08.020. Abandonment—Reporting violations.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to abandon any animal in the City.

1.

The release of an ear tipped cat to the location where it was trapped does not constitute abandonment within the meaning of this chapter.

B.

Every person having knowledge of a violation shall report immediately to the program any facts, which could lead to the identification of any person or group of persons violating subsection A of this section. However, nothing in this provision shall subject an individual with knowledge of the violation to prosecution under Section 7.04.080.

C.

It is unlawful for any person having charge or custody of an animal, as owner or otherwise, to place or confine such animal or allow such animal to be placed or confined or to remain in a motor vehicle or livestock trailer under such condition or for such period of time as may endanger the health or well-being of such animal due to heat, lack of food or water, or such other circumstances as may reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability or death.

1.

Any officer finding an animal in a motor vehicle or livestock trailer in violation of the provisions enumerated in subsection C is authorized to obtain a locksmith at the owner's cost, or break and enter the vehicle if necessary to remove the animal.

2.

Removed animals will be impounded at the center or veterinary clinic for safekeeping. Owners may claim their animals upon payment of all reasonable charges or fees that accrued for removal and maintenance of the animal, plus impoundment fees.

3.

At the time the animal is removed from the motor vehicle or livestock trailer, the officer shall leave a written notice bearing his name and title and the address where the animal may be claimed.

4.

The animal will be retained for a minimum of six days, and if not claimed, may be disposed of as provided by this title.

(Ord. 16807 § 3 (part), 2007; Ord. 16229 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. No. 18472 , § 2, 2-23-2016)