If a law enforcement officer or Animal Control Officer has probable cause to believe that an owner of a domestic animal has violated PMC 6.05.150 and no responsible person can be found to assume the animal’s care, the officer may authorize, with a warrant, the removal of the animal to a suitable place for feeding and care, or may place the animal under the custody of the Poundmaster (RCW 16.52.085). An officer may remove an animal under this subsection without a warrant only if the animal is in an immediate life-threatening condition. In all cases, the officer shall make a good faith effort to notify the owner prior to the animal’s removal. If contact cannot be made, notice shall be given by posting the place of the seizure, by delivering to a person residing at the place of seizure, or by registered mail if the owner is known. [Ord. 3870, 2008; Code 1970 § 8.02.175.]