[R.O. 1996 § 215.210; CC 1968 § 4-35; Ord. No. 1136 § 2, 2-1-1982; Ord. No. 2277 § 1, 11-2-1992; Ord. No. 2493 § 10, 9-19-1994; Ord. No. 3956 § 2, 5-15-2006]
Dogs or cats which have not been vaccinated against rabies and have not been issued a tag by a licensed veterinarian pursuant to this Chapter; or dogs, cats or animals that have allegedly been cruelly treated or been abused by those in whose care they reside; or dogs, cats or animals that are sick or have been injured and require treatment and the owner cannot be located; or dogs, cats or other animals found not under restraint, in violation of the duty set forth in Section
215.040, may be seized and impounded by any Police or Animal Control Officer and said dog, cat or animal that has been impounded may be treated if necessary. Impoundment may be in any animal shelter so designated by the person in charge of animal control. The owner of the dog, cat or animal shall be responsible for the expenses of impoundment and/or treatment. In the case of a dog, cat or other animal that has allegedly been cruelly treated or been abused and a general ordinance summons for a violation of either Sections
215.050 or
215.060 has been issued or the owner is unknown, said impounded dog, cat or other animal may only be released by order of a judge or when an Animal Control Officer believes the release will not result in cruel treatment or abuse.
[R.O. 1996 § 215.220; CC 1968 § 4-36; Ord. No. 1136 § 2, 2-1-1982: Ord. No. 1688 § 8, 12-7-1987; Ord. No. 2493 § 11, 9-19-1994]
If a dog or cat wears a veterinarian
tag or if an owner of a dog, cat, or other animal can by any other
reasonable means be identified and located, the owner shall, if at
all possible, be notified that the dog, cat, or other animal has been
impounded. However, failure of the owner to be notified shall not
excuse any violation of this Chapter or any expenses for which the
person would otherwise be responsible.
[R.O. 1996 § 215.230; CC 1968 § 4-37; Ord. No. 1136 § 2, 2-1-1982; Ord. No. 1688 § 9, 12-7-1987; Ord. No. 2493 § 12, 9-19-1994; Ord. No. 2510 § 1, 11-7-1994]
A. If
a dog, cat or other animal is not redeemed by the owner within five
(5) business days after impoundment, the dog, cat or other animal
may be disposed of in one of the following ways:
1.
"Humane killing," defined as the
destruction of an animal accomplished by a method approved by the
American Veterinary Medical Association's Panel on Euthanasia (JAVMA
173:59-72, 1978), or more recent additions;
2.
Release for adoption by a new owner
who shows evidence of ability and intention to provide the dog, cat,
or other animal with an appropriate home and humane care, and who
has the dog, cat or other animal vaccinated against rabies by a licensed
veterinarian within forty-eight (48) hours. Proof of said vaccination
shall be submitted to the Animal Control Office within that time period.
[R.O. 1996 § 215.240; CC 1968 § 4-38; Ord. No. 1136 § 2, 2-1-1982; Ord. No. 1688 § 10, 12-7-1987; Ord. No. 2162 § 1, 1-20-1992; Ord. No. 2493 § 13, 9-19-1994; Ord. No. 2510 § 2, 11-7-1994]
A. An owner redeeming a dog or cat from impoundment
shall pay a redemption fee in accordance with the following schedule:
1.
First redemption, twenty-five dollars
($25.00);
2.
Second redemption and all subsequent
redemptions, fifty dollars ($50.00);
Before redeeming a dog or cat, the
owner shall provide a receipt from a licensed veterinarian that the
dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies, or said dog or cat
shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian within
two (2) business days of release and proof of said vaccination shall
be submitted to the Animal Control Office within that time period.
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B. In addition to any redemption fee for an
impounded animal an owner redeeming any animal from impoundment shall
pay the prevailing board fee charged the City for each twenty-four
(24) hours, or fraction thereof, that the dog or cat has been impounded.
This shall not apply to "dangerous animals" that have been seized
or impounded.
C. An owner of an animal impounded under Sections
215.160 through
215.180, or the persons charged with a violation of any of said Sections, may redeem the animal at any time after impoundment, but shall not return said animal to the City of Blue Springs or allow said animal to remain within the City of Blue Springs unless and until said animal is found not to be dangerous by the Municipal Court of the City of Blue Springs or a higher court, or until said court has authorized, by order, its return. Animals not redeemed shall be impounded until a decision is rendered by the court as to whether the animal is a dangerous animal.
1. If the animal is adjudged a "dangerous animal" by the court, and it is not redeemed within five (5) business days of the court's decision, the animal shall be disposed of in the manner set forth in Section
215.230(A)(1).
2. If the animal is not found by the court to be a "dangerous animal," it shall be released immediately to its owner or the person charged with the violation. If it is not claimed or redeemed within five (5) business days thereafter, it shall be disposed of pursuant to either Subsection
(A)(1) or (2) of Section
215.230.