(1)     any animal in the city that is not restrained by tether or leash, fenced yard, or enclosed structure;

          (2)     any animal for protective custody;

          (3)     any animal required to be quarantined under Section 7-2.4;

          (4)     any animal seized pursuant to a warrant or court order;

          (5)     any prohibited animal kept in the city in violation of Section 7-6.1; and

          (6)     any animal posing a threat to the public health or safety.

     (b)     If an animal described in Subsection (a) is on private property or property of the animal's owner, the impounding officer may enter the property for the purpose of impoundment or issuance of a citation, or both.

     (c)     No animal impounded at a city animal shelter or in the custody or control of animal services may be knowingly sold, released, or otherwise disposed of for research purposes. (Ord. 26024)