Sec. 14-134Confiscation of dogs; grounds; disposition

(a) A dangerous dog shall be immediately confiscated by the Dog Control Officer or by a law enforcement officer if the:

(1) Owner of the dog does not secure the liability insurance or bond required by this article;

(2) Dog is not validly registered as required by this article;

(3) Dog is not maintained in a proper enclosure; or

(4) Dog is outside a proper enclosure in violation of this article.

(b) A potentially dangerous dog shall be confiscated in the same manner as a dangerous dog if the dog is:

(1) Not validly registered as required by this article;

(2) Not maintained in a proper enclosure; or

(3) Outside a proper enclosure in violation of this article.

(c) Any dog that has been confiscated under the provisions of this section shall be returned to its owner upon the owner's compliance with the provisions of this article and upon the payment of the costs to the city and/or county for confiscating and boarding the dog. In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within four days of the date the dog was confiscated, said dog shall be destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. The costs for confiscating, boarding, and disposal of said dog shall remain the responsibility of the owner of the dog.