ARTICLE IV. RABIES CONTROL

Sec. 4-72. Confinement or destruction of dogs or cats showing signs of or
                   suspected of having rabies.

Any dog or cat found within the county showing active signs of rabies or suspected of having rabies shall be forthwith taken into custody by the animal control officer or other officer and confined under competent observation for such time as may be necessary to determine a diagnosis. If confinement is impossible or impracticable, such dog or cat shall be euthanized by one of the methods approved by the state veterinarian.

(Ord. No. 03-19, 6/17/03)