Any dog found running at large in violation of this chapter shall be subject to seizure by the animal control authority. If ownership of the dog may be reasonably ascertained or is known upon a first violation the dog shall be returned to the owner along with a written warning citation. Upon a second violation a citation will be issued and the owner or keeper charged with an offense. The third violation shall result in the securing of the animal at the local or county animal control facility. [Ord. 16 § 8, adopted, 8/9/2006.]