§ 6-79. Injured and stray animals.

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(a)

Any stray or injured animal on public property shall be deemed to be running at large and shall be impounded. A code enforcement officer may transport an injured animal in need of medical attention to a veterinarian for medical treatment, or, if the animal is severely injured, may dispose of such animal. The owner, if ascertainable, shall be notified of such action. The owner of any such animal shall be liable for all expenses incurred in such impoundment, treatment and disposition.

(b)

When an animal is found injured on private property, a code enforcement officer may take such injured animal in need of medical attention to a veterinarian, or, if the animal is severely injured, may dispose of such an animal in any appropriate and humane manner. The owner, if ascertainable, shall be notified of such action. The owner of such animal shall be liable for all expenses incurred in such impoundment, treatment, or disposition.

(Code 1985, § 6-9-3(2))

                    
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