§ 10.28.050. Rabies suspect—Confinement and release.

(a) Upon receipt by the animal control officer of any animal believed to be afflicted with rabies, which has been bitten by any animal afflicted or suspected of being afflicted with rabies, or which has been exposed to the infection of rabies, the animal control officer shall separately confine such animal and shall immediately notify a veterinarian and the health officer. The veterinarian or health officer shall thereupon examine the animal. If, upon such examination, it is determined that the animal is afflicted with rabies, the animal control officer shall be so advised.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the animal control officer to keep such animals suspected of having rabies confined for such time as the veterinarian or the health officer may direct, and such animal shall not be redeemed or released except upon written order signed by the health officer. Such animal shall not be released until the vaccination requirements of this title have been met and there has been paid to the animal control officer all impound, board, vaccination and other charges and fees required by this title for the release of an impounded animal.

(c)

The cost of all examinations shall be paid by the owner of the animal prior to the animal's release.

(Ord. 2088 § 42, 1998: Ord. 1107 § 28, 1988: Ord. 1023 § 8 (part), 1987)

(Ord. No. 3877, § 8, 6-15-2010)