Female Dog in Estrus - 6.14

Any unspayed female dog in the stage of estrus heat shall be confined in a house, building, or secure enclosure. The area of enclosure shall be so constructed that no other animal may gain access to the confined dog. The code enforcement officer or other designated officer may impound any unspayed female dog that is in the stage of estrus heat and is not properly confined, in the animal shelter until the period of estrus is over or until the owner establishes he has proper facilities for the care and confinement of the dog. All expenses incurred as a result of such impoundment shall be paid by the owner prior to release.

Neither the Town nor the code enforcement officer shall be held responsible for any impregnation which might occur during an impoundment.