§ 8.12.154. At large—Right of citizen to hold for impoundment.  


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  • Any person finding at any time any dog at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or invading upon private property, whether owned by such person or not, contrary to the provisions of this chapter, may take up and hold the same, provided, however, that such person so taking up such dog shall, within four hours after taking up such dog, or if such dog is taken up when the city pound is not open for the transaction of business, within four hours after the pound is again open for business, notify the pound master of the fact that he has such dog in his possession and shall, upon demand, surrender possession of such dog to the pound master. It is the duty of the pound master to take custody of such dog immediately upon receipt of such notification and impound the same.

(Ord. 1154 § 1(part), 2007).