§ 416-10.006. Suspected rabies.

(a)

Knowledge and Report. If the owner and/or keeper of any animal observes or learns (from any source whatsoever) that the animal shows symptoms of rabies, that person shall immediately confine the animal in a veterinary hospital, an animal services department facility, or other adequate facility; including the owner's premises if approved by the animal services director; notify the animal services director, and make the animal available to the animal services director for examination and/or confinement.

(b)

Examination. The animal services director shall cause the animal to be examined by a veterinarian.

(c)

Confinement. If the animal services director, on the advice of a veterinarian, deems it advisable for the protection of the public health, he/she shall have the animal confined in a veterinary hospital, an animal services department facility, or other adequate facility, and shall keep the health officer advised of the animal's condition.

(d)

Release. No person shall release any animal so confined until release is authorized by the animal services director.

(e)

Charge. The animal's owner shall be charged for all costs incurred or fees applicable with respect to examination or confinement of the animal.

(Ord. 80-97 § 2).