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33 Animal Control Ordinance (3) Be responsible for the investigation of all reported animal bites, for the quarantine of any dog or cat exposed to or suspected of having rabies, for a period of not less than ten days, and for reporting to the Health Director as soon as practicable the occurrence of any such animal bite and the condition of any quarantined animal. (4) Be responsible for the investigation of reports or observations of incidents of harassment of or injuries to domesticated livestock caused by animals. (5) Be responsible for the seizure and arranging for the impoundment, where deemed necessary, of any dog or other animal in Orange County involved in a violation of this or any other County ordinance or state law. (6) Investigate cruelty or abuse with regard to animals independepAy or-with (7) Make such investigations or inquiries as necessary for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this Ordinance or applicable state statute. (8) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of i. Seizure, impoundment, and disposition of all animals coming into the custody of the animal control program. ii. Bite cases, violations and complaints, and investigation of same, including names and addresses of persons bitten, date, circumstances, and breed. iii. Any other matters deemed necessary by the Animal Eer#el Services Director. (9) Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this Ordinance in such form as the Animal ER4;#Rl Services Director may prescribe. (10)Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the Animal Fuel Services Director, which training shall include, but not be limited to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. (I I)The premises for all Animal Shelters operated by or for the County shall meet the standards prescribed for commercial (Class II) kennels set out in Section 4 -72 of this Ordinance. DRAFTv.5 - 9/25/2013 Page 11