1. When a dog is off the premises of its owner or keeper and not under the control of its owner, keeper or other authorized person. This prohibition shall not apply to areas designated by the city for off leash training or exercise;

2. If the dog is an adult dog, it has no current license tag, and is not in the presence of its owner, keeper or other authorized person;

3. If any dog is on public property or the private property of another and the caretaker or said private property owner requests in writing that the dog be removed; provided, that the owner or keeper of the dog(s) cannot be located in a timely manner or is unknown. Such written request shall state the reason why removal is requested;

4. When a dog is brought to the animal shelter by a private citizen who has found the dog;

5. When a dog has been declared potentially dangerous or dangerous pursuant to this chapter and/or state law, and the dog is again at large, or has otherwise violated the restrictions placed upon it;

6. When any dog has been subjected to cruel treatment as defined by RCW 16.52.070 and/or the provisions of this title; provided, that removal is necessary for the immediate safety and well being of the animal;

7. When the dog’s owner or keeper is incapable or unable to continue to care for it because of incarceration, severe illness, death, house fire or other emergency circumstances and an agent for the owner cannot be readily located;

8. When a dog has bitten a person, breaking or puncturing the skin, and the owner and/or keeper is unable, incapable or unwilling to provide the 10-day quarantine requirements. If such a dog is found at large the owner will be deemed unable to quarantine and it can be impounded.