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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 2 : Dogs And Cats

10-204 : Importation or abandonment of animals.

  1. It is unlawful for any person to bring into the city any stray or unwanted animal and release same within the city limits to run at large upon the streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public or private property.
  2. It is unlawful for any person to bring into the city any stray or unwanted animal and misrepresent the origin of the animal or themselves for the purpose of obtaining the services of the city's animal control facilities or personnel without charge/fee.
  3. It is unlawful for any resident of the city to abandon, cast out, leave or discard any animal which they own or possess because same has become unwanted, ill or aged or misrepresent their intent and purpose in order to obtain the services of the city animal control facilities and personnel and/or avoid financial responsibility associated with the humane treatment of an animal. (Ord. #93-5, June 1993)