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shall order the animal destroyed in a proper and humane manner and the owner shall pay the costs of confining the animal. If the person is found not to have violated the provisions for which the animal was seized, the owner may reclaim the animal under the provisions of this Ordinance. If the animal is not yet reclaimed by the owner within fourteen (14) days after the date the owner is notified that the animal may be reclaimed, the animal may be disposed of as provided under Section ? ?? and the owner is liable to the animal control for the costs incurred in confining, impounding and disposing of the animal... 24.26 Summary Destruction Whenever an animal control officer or police officer determines that any animal presents an immediate threat to the safety of any number of public, after making reasonable attempt to impound such animal, said office is hereby authorized destroy such animal in the interests of public safety. 24.27 Penalty for Violations of this Section. Any violation of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor. Each day on which said violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. 24.28 Basic Care. All animals shall receive from their owners or keepers kind treatment, housing in the winter, and sufficient food and water for their comfort. Any person not treating their pet in such a humane manner will be subject to the penalties provided in this Section. 24.29 Breeding Moratorium. Every female dog or female cat in heat shall be confined in a building or other enclosure in such manner that it cannot come in contact with another dog or cat except for planned breeding. Upon capture and failure to reclaim the animal, every dog or cat shall be neutered or spayed prior to being transferred to a new owner. 24.30 Enforcing Officer. The Council is hereby authorized to appoint an animal control officer(s) to enforce the provisions of this Section. In the officer's duty of enforcing the provisions of this Section, he or she may from time to time, with the consent of the Council, designate assistants. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by any of the following: (1) The primary law enforcement agency of the community. (2) The law enforcement agency contracted with by the city. (3) The animal control officer as designated by the city. (4) The animal control facility contracted with by the city. For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this ordinance, an animal control office or overall law enforcement officer is empowered to enter upon private property of another without permission. Animal Ordinance #24 - Updated 9/99 Page 21 of 23