It shall be unlawful for any animal to run at large in Frederick City. Whenever any person finds an animal running at large or complains that the animal constitutes a public nuisance, he may notify the animal control officer who may cause the animal to be impounded. In addition, a summons may be issued by the district court commissioner for the owner of an animal running at large in the city. No individual shall have the right to willfully destroy or attempt to destroy or maim the animal so long as the animal does not pose a threat to life. Upon the capture of any animal the animal control officer shall make a diligent effort to notify the owner of its capture if his identity can be ascertained. Such animal may be confined and offered for adoption or humanely disposed of if not identified and claimed within five (5) calendar days after its capture. No owner may claim the animal unless and until all charges incident to the confinement of the animal have been paid. (Ord. No. G-77-14, § 1, 11-3-77; Ord. No. G-97-49, § 1, 11-20-97)