§ 8-148. Impounding animals.

(a)

The executive director is authorized to impound any animal that they reasonably believe:

(1)

Has been cruelly treated and is the subject of a criminal investigation or prosecution;

(2)

Is neglected;

(3)

Is abandoned;

(4)

Is running at large;

(5)

Is kept or housed in violation of section 8-8;

(6)

Is kept or housed in a place for fighting in violation of section 8-134;

(7)

Has bitten or otherwise injured any person and needs to be confined for observation;

(8)

Is a dangerous animal or a potentially dangerous animal and the identity of such animal's owner or keeper cannot reasonably be determined; or

(9)

Does not bear the proper license tag as required by this chapter.

(b)

When an animal is impounded pursuant to this section, the executive director shall comply with the notice provisions of section 8-150.

(c)

Any person may retain or trap in a humane manner and hold for the executive director, or bring to the Denver Animal Shelter, any dog or cat trespassing on their property.

(Ord. No. 672-18, § 1, 7-16-18)