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17 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> or observed animal cruelty or animal abuse shall be the responsibility of <br /> and shall be carried out by the Animal Control�Officers�[AM6]_ <br /> (2) Enforce and carry out all laws of North Carolina and all ordinances of <br /> Orange County pertaining to rabies control. <br /> (3) Be responsible for the investigation of all reported animal bites, for the <br /> quarantine of any dog or cat exposed to or suspected of having rabies, for a <br /> period of not less than ten days, and for reporting to the Health Director as <br /> soon as practicable the occurrence of any such animal bite and the <br /> condition of any quarantined animal. <br /> (4) Be responsible for the investigation of reports or observations of incidents <br /> of harassment of or injuries to domesticated livestock caused by animals. <br /> (5) Be responsible for the seizure and arranging for the impoundment, where <br /> deemed necessary, of any dog or other animal in Orange County involved <br /> in a violation of this or any other County ordinance or state law. <br /> (6) Investigate cruelty or abuse with regard to animals independently or-with <br /> (7) Make such investigations or inquiries as necessary for the purpose of <br /> ascertaining compliance with this Ordinance or applicable state statute. <br /> (8) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of- <br /> i. Seizure, impoundment, and disposition of all animals coming into the <br /> custody of the animal control program. <br /> ii. Bite cases, violations and complaints, and investigation of same, <br /> including names and addresses of persons bitten, date, circumstances, <br /> and breed. <br /> iii. Any other matters deemed necessary by the Animal del Services <br /> Director. <br /> (9) Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this Ordinance <br /> in such form as the Animal del Services Director may prescribe. <br /> (10)Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the <br /> Animal del Services Director, which training shall include, but not be <br /> limited to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. <br /> DRAFTv.9 - 12/10/2015 Proposed Unified Animal Control Ordinance Page 13 <br />