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400.10 Bitin� Animals To Be Quarantined. Whenever an animal has bitten a person, or whenever a known or suspected rabid animal is picked up by the Animat Control Officer or law enforcement officer, such animal shall be confined for a minimum of ten (10) days as follows: (A) Upon proof of a current rabies vaccination, the owner of the animal may, with the consent of the Animal Control Officer, quarantine the animal at the owner's residence provided that such animal shall not be permitted to come in contact with other animals or persons and, provided further that the animal shall be muzzled and on a leash not to exceed four (4) feet, and in control of a competent person when taken from the place of confinement for sanitation purposes. (B) If no proof of a current rabies vaccination is provided, or if the Animal Control Officer does not consent to confinement of the animal to the owner's residence, the animal shall be quarantined at the animal shelter or a licensed veterinary clinic at the expense of the owner. (C) A quarantined animal shall not be removed from the place of confinement without the written permission of the Animal Control Officer. (D) A quarantined animal shall be confined in an enclosure constructed of materials suitable to prevent the animal from escaping. All openings to the enclosure shall be locked at all times and the animal shall not be removed from the enclosure unless the animal is muzzled on a leash not exceeding four (4) feet in length and in control of a competent person. 400.11 Summary Destruction. Whenever an Animal Control Officer has reasonable cause to believe that a particular animal represents a clear and immediate danger to the residents of the City of Arden Hills, the Animal Control Officer, after making reasonable attempts to impound such animal, may summarily destroy the animal. 400.12 Intentional Feedin� of Wild Animals (A) Feedin� Prohibited. No person shall feed wild animals or small mammals within the City. Intentional feeding shall mean the provision of any grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any other food that attracts wild animals. Living food sources such as trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered food for wild animals. (B) Feedin� Wild Birds. Bird feed may be placed in bird feeding devices and structures solely for the purpose of attracting and feeding wild birds. Bird feeding devices and structures should be placed at a sufficient hei�ht or designed to prevent access by wild animals. 4-14