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portable crate or kennel, and unless the owner or person in control of the animal has a bag or other receptacle for the collection and proper disposal of the animal's excrement in their possession. (3) It is unlawful for any animal to be at large. An owner or person in control of the animal is responsible under this chapter for any animal that is at large. (4) It is unlawful to possess more than three dogs, three cats, or three of any other type of animal or in combination a maximum of four animals over the age of six months to be kept on any property in the city, except in a location where a licensed pet shop or kennel is allowed or other exceptions as specifically set forth in this chapter. (5) It shall be unlawful for any animal to habitually or frequently bark or cry; to frequent school grounds; to chase vehicles; to molest or disturb any person if such person is not on the property of the owner or custodian of such animal; or to molest, defile or destroy any property, public or private. It shall be the obligation and responsibility of the owner or custodian of any animal in the city to prevent such animal from committing any act which constitutes a nuisance. (6) It is unlawful for the owner or person in control of the animal to permit such unsanitary conditions on a premise that the maintenance or keeping of the animal creates danger or odors to the annoyance of the public in the vicinity. Failure on the part of the owner or custodian to prevent their animal from committing an act of nuisance shall be a violation of this section. Exceptions. The provisions of 1 and 2 do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a blind person, a service dog accompanying a disabled person, or a dog engaged in police or rescue activity. (F)Seizure of animals. (1) The Animal Control Officer may seize animals for reasons specified in this chapter. The animal Control Officer shall immediately seize any potentially dangerous animal or dangerous animal if: (a) The animals is not validly registered, the owner does not secure proper liability coverage, or the animal is not sterilized within 14 days after the owner is provided notice of the animalÓs designation; or (b) an animal is not otherwise maintained in a manner consistent with an order of the Animal Control Officer. (2) If an owner of a dog is convicted of a crime for which the dog was originally seized, the court may order that the dog be confiscated and destroyed in a proper and humane manner, and that the owner pay the costs incurred in confiscating, confining, and destroying the dog. (G) Impoundment; notice to owner; disposition of unclaimed animals. Unrestrained animals may be taken by any officer and impounded in an animal shelter. Impounded animals shall be kept for not less than five days unless reclaimed by their owners. If the owner can be identified by registration, identification tag, or by other means, the Animal Control Officer shall immediately, upon impoundment, notify the owner by telephone, mail or personal contact of such impoundment. Animals not claimed by their owners 72΋tğŭĻ