§ 4-66. Creation; care for impounded animals.

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(a)

There is hereby created a city dog pound which shall be operated by the city and be under the control of the animal control officer.

(b)

All animals impounded shall be housed and cared for at the city dog pound; provided, however, that, during an emergency period, when pound facilities are inadequate, the animal control officer is authorized to make provisions for additional housing and care elsewhere.

(c)

All animals impounded shall be properly housed, fed, watered and cared for, and it shall be the duty of the animal control officer to make provision for all necessary facilities, food, water, vehicles and other equipment required to carry out the provisions of this article.

(Code 1981, § 8.06.010; Ord. No. 1221, § 19, 5-24-11)

State law reference

Local government cooperation in operation of pounds, MCA 7-23-103.

                    
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