§ 10-801. Authority to impound.

An animal enforcement officer, police officer, humane officer, or other person authorized and contracting with the City to do so may impound any animal:

(1) found at large;

(2) whose owner or custodian does not have the required license or permit for the animal;

(3) that is found without a license tag required by this title;

(4) that poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare;

(5) reasonably believed to be a dangerous or vicious animal;

(6) placed at risk by its health or environment;

(7) that is abandoned;

(8) that is prohibited in the City;

(9) reasonably believed to be a public nuisance animal;

(10) whose owner or custodian is in violation of this title; or

(11) whose owner or custodian is in violation of any other animal control or protection law, rule, or regulation of this City or State.