Manhattan, Illinois

9-2-9: RESTRAINT OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS:

Any dog found running at large contrary to provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded. A dog found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter a second or subsequent time must be spayed or neutered within thirty (30) days after being reclaimed unless already spayed or neutered; failure to comply shall result in impoundment. A dog shall be deemed to be running at large at any time when it is not on premises owned, leased or lawfully occupied by the owner, possessor, custodian, or other person having control or in charge of the dog in question and not controlled or restrained by means of a leash, chain, cable, strap or other appropriate restraint held by a competent person who has the capacity to control the dog.