Section 7.03.098 Poundmaster notification.

1. Owners or caretakers of high risk or vicious animals shall notify the Siouxland District Health Department, and the poundmaster of the following:

a. immediate notification upon the escape of a high risk or vicious animal and/or if the animal is on the loose or is unconfined;

b. immediate notification if a high risk or vicious animal has attacked a human being or has attacked another domestic animal;

c. notification within twenty-four (24) hours of the event if the animal has been sold or has been given away and the owner or caretaker shall also provide the animal control director or his/her designee with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner or caretaker of the high risk or vicious animal;

d. notification within five (5) business days if the animal has died or been euthanized.

(Ord. 2007-0100, 2006-0676)