§ 3-12. Animal confinement in vehicle or trailer.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be 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 trailer under such condition 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.

    (b)

    Any officer finding an animal in a motor vehicle or trailer in violation of the above is authorized to obtain a locksmith at the owner's expense, or break and enter the vehicle or trailer if necessary to remove the animal.

    (c)

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

    (d)

    At the time the animal is removed from the vehicle or trailer the officer shall leave a written notice bearing his/her name and office and the address where the animal may be claimed. The animal will be retained for the days required and if not claimed will be disposed of as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2001-01, §§ 1, 2, 3-20-01; Ord. No. 2011-12, § 1, 2-15-11)