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Animal Control Ordinance <br />DRAFTv.3 - 8/15/2013 Page 11 <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />(6) Investigate cruelty or abuse with regard to animals independently or with <br />a duly appointed Animal Cruelty Investigator. <br /> <br />(7) Make such investigations or inquiries as necessary for the purpose of <br />ascertaining compliance with this Ordinance or applicable state statute. <br /> <br />(8) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of: <br /> <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 Control Services <br />Director. <br /> <br />(9) Be empowered to issue citations or notices of violation of this Ordinance <br />in such form as the Animal Control Services Director may prescribe. <br /> <br />(10) Have employees who are trained to standards to be established by the <br />Animal Control Services Director, which training shall include, but not be <br />limited to, training in animal first aid taught by a licensed veterinarian. <br /> <br />(11) The premises for all Animal Shelters operated by or for the County shall <br />meet the standards prescribed for commercial (Class II) kennels set out in <br />Section 4-72 of this Ordinance. <br /> <br />(12) The standards applicable to vehicles and care in transportation set out in <br />Section 4-98 apply to Animal Control Officers collecting, transporting, or <br />holding animals in this County. <br />(Ord. of 6-16-1987, § VIII, eff. 1-1-88) <br /> <br />Sec. 4-39. - Relation to hunting laws.