If any person observes or learns that an animal is showing symptoms of rabies or is acting in a manner which would lead a reasonable person to suspect that the animal may have rabies, the person shall immediately notify the animal control officer that such animal may be afflicted with rabies. The animal control officer may apprehend the animal forthwith and/or shall take such action as he deems necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. (Ord. 587, 2009; Ord. 328 §3, 1987).