§ 4-20. Running at large prohibited; impoundment; redemption.

It shall be unlawful for any owner to permit a dog or cat to run at large within the corporate limits of the city. In the event any such dog or cat shall run at large within the corporate limits of the city, proof of the identity of such dog or cat and the owner thereof shall be sufficient to convict the owner of violating the terms and provisions hereof; and the dog or cat shall be subject to being picked up by any Public Health Officer of Broward County, the Humane Society of Broward County, animal control officer, or any other person designated by the city manger, and shall be placed with the Humane Society of Broward County and retained by the society for at least five (5) days. Upon making an appearance and demanding possession of the dog or cat, the owner shall pay to the humane society any and all costs of keeping the dog or cat and it shall be the duty of the animal control officer of the city to cause the citation of the owner of the dog or cat for the violation of the terms and provisions thereof. The owner shall pay the city for all costs incurred in connection with the pick up and/or capture of the animal. An invoice for such costs shall be invoiced to the owner of the animal and if not paid within thirty (30) days may be recorded as a lien against the person and/or property as appropriate. Penalties for a violation of this section shall be as contained in section 7½-3.

(Ord. No. 06O-10-174, § 1, 11-13-06; Ord. No. 09O-11-164, § 2, 12-14-09; Ord. No. 11O-12-182, § 1, 1-9-2012)