§ 6-79. Change of ownership, custody or location of dog; death of dog.

(a)

The owner of a level one or level two dangerous dog who moves or sells the dog, or otherwise transfers the ownership, custody or location of the dog, shall, at least 15 days prior to the actual transfer or removal of the dog, notify the animal control division in writing of the name, address and telephone number of the proposed new owner, the proposed new location of the dog, and the name and description of the dog.

(b)

The owner shall, in addition to the above, notify any new owner or custodian of a level one or level two dangerous dog in writing regarding the details of the dog's record and the terms and conditions for confinement and control of the dog. The transferring owner shall also provide the animal control division with a copy of the notification to the new owner of his or her receipt of the original notification and acceptance of the terms and conditions. The animal control division may impose different or additional restrictions or conditions upon the new owner.

(c)

If a level one or level two dangerous dog should die, the owner shall notify the animal control division no later than twenty-four (24) hours thereafter and, upon request from the animal control division shall produce the animal for verification or evidence of the dog's death that is satisfactory to the animal control division.

(d)

If a level one or level two dangerous dog escapes, the owner shall immediately notify the animal control division and make every reasonable effort to recapture the escaped dog to prevent injury and/or death to humans or domestic animals.

(e)

The following persons must notify the animal control division when relocating a dog to the county, even on a temporary basis:

(1)

The owner of a level one or level two dangerous dog that has been designated as such by another lawful body other than the county; and

(2)

The owner of a dog that has had special restrictions placed against it by any humane society or governmental entity or agency other than the county based upon the behavior of the dog.

No such designation as a level one or level two dangerous dog or any similar such designation by another lawful body, humane society or governmental entity shall be recognized by the county if such designation is based solely upon the breed of the dog. Any person relocating a dog to the county is subject to the restrictions set forth in this article.

(Ord. No. O-07-12-102, § 2, 1-28-08)