For the purpose of prosecution for violation of this Article, it shall not be necessary in order to obtain a conviction to prove notice or knowledge on the part of the owner, possessor or keeper of the dog or cat in question that such animal was violating the provisions of this Article at the time and place charged, it being the purpose and intent of this Article to impose strict liability upon the owner, possessor or keeper of any animal for the actions, conduct or condition of such animal. (Ord. 1028 §16, 2010)