§ 18-26. Dangerous, vicious dogs at large prohibited.

(a)

It shall be the duty of the owner, and of any other person having in his possession, or under his control, a dog of dangerous, vicious or fierce propensities or tendencies, to keep such dog securely on a leash, or to confine such dog inside of a house or inside of an enclosure completely surrounded by a fence or wall not less than five feet in height, and to keep any door or gate leading into any such enclosure securely locked at all times. Failure to comply with this duty shall be a municipal ordinance violation subject to penalties set forth in section 1-9 of the Ladue Code.

(b)

If any dog bites or attempts to bite any person while such dog is at large, then such dog shall be presumed to be a dangerous dog and a dog of dangerous propensities and tendencies.

(c)

If any dog attacks or attempts to attack any other dog or other animal while such dog is at large, or chases or otherwise attempts to catch a person, then such dog shall be presumed to be a vicious dog and to have vicious propensities and tendencies.

(d)

In addition to any other penalties provided herein, any fierce, vicious, or dangerous dog may be impounded for any length of time deemed necessary by the St. Louis County Department of Health, or St. Louis County Animal Control, or, in an emergency that threatens the public health or safety of a person in the discretion of the police, such dog may be euthanized.

(Code 1969, §§ 6-22, 6-23; Ord. No. 41, § 8, 5-4-1973; Ord. No. 1084, §§ 1—3, 7-2-1973; Ord. No. 2212 , § 1, 10-15-2018)