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 c. If the owner of the animal willfully refuses, without justifiable cause, to pay the expenses necessary for the medication of the victim or pay for the damage caused to personal property, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist or the victim himself shall institute appropriate charges in court to enforce his claim.

d. Filing and/or payment of claims, pursuant to this measure, is without prejudice or shall not constitute a bar in filing similar claims under existing laws.

Sec. 9. Leashing and Proper Keeping of Animals:

a. Dogs, cats and other domesticated animals shall be kept and nurtured within the premises of the residence or establishment. In addition thereto, owners of potentially vicious dogs or wild cats shall signify the presence of such animal through visible printed words written and prominently displayed immediately outside the said premises;

b. Potentially vicious dogs or cats can be brought for a walk outside the premises of the residence or establishment, provided; that a protective muzzle shall cover its mouth and the said animal shall be held securely on a leash to be accompanied by the owner, keeper or possessor. The leash shall not exceed two (2) meters in length;

c. All dogs must be properly kept on leash within the premises of the owner. Dogs that are brought outside the owner&#39;s premises shall at all times be leashed and muzzled appropriately; otherwise the dog will be considered a stray animal;

d. Any person or institution who owns or desire to own a dog must be able to provide proper care and keeping to the animal. Any dog owner who can no longer provide appropriate care and management of the dog, that is to comply for its food, safety and shelter including its vaccination, is encouraged to donate, sell or dispose to another person who is capable and willing to comply the responsibilities of a dog owner;

e. An animal that attacks and/or bites a person within the territorial jurisdiction of the barangay shall constitute conclusive presumption that the said animal is dangerous or vicious, and the same shall be summarily removed from the barangay and disposed in an appropriate manner by the Punong Barangay, barangay official or employees designated for the purpose and the Barangay is hereby rendered free and harmless from any liability thereof;

f. Animals found in grazing areas shall not be impounded provided they are being tended or tied/restrained.

g. Stray animals which will be accidentally hit/ran over by a rider/motorist leading to the temporary/permanent damage upon the animal or its death would not make the rider/motorist accountable to the animal owner/possessor/custodian.

Sec. 10. Impoundment.

a. All stray animals shall be seized and impounded at the Barangay Pound until such time that the same are properly released to its lawful claimant.

b. Impoundment and release of any such animal/s shall be pursuant to the following guidelines:

i. Impoundment period shall not exceed two (2) days including Saturdays and Sundays, except when impoundment for more than the prescribed period is