[Rev. Ords. 1910 §142; CC 1976 §6-17]
Every animal or fowl except domestic pets, which shall be found in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter in the City shall be promptly captured and impounded by the Animal Control Officer and/or Police Officers of the City.
[Rev. Ords. 1910 §143; CC 1976 §6-18]
A. 
Any animal or fowl impounded under the provisions of this Article shall be kept, fed and watered while in the pound, and immediately upon the impounding of any such animal or fowl the poundmaster shall notify the owner or agent thereof in the following manner:
1. 
If the owner or his agent resides in the City, and is known to the poundmaster, he or some other member of his family shall have personal notice, oral or written.
2. 
If the owner or his agent is known to the poundmaster, but is a non-resident of the City, notice in writing or printing shall be sent by mail or private conveyance to such owner or agent.
3. 
If the owner is unknown, notice shall be given by written or printed notices posted at the City Hall and at least two (2) other public places.
[Rev. Ords. 1910 §143; CC 1976 §6-20]
Any animal or fowl impounded under the provisions of this Article may be released to the owner thereof or his agent by paying the City all charges incurred by reason of such impoundment; provided however, the payment of such charges shall not bar prosecution against such owner or his agent for the violation of this Code.
[Rev. Ord. 1910 §143; CC 1976 §6-21]
In the event the owner, or his agent, of any animal or fowl impounded under this Article shall fail or refuse to redeem the same within three (3) days of such impoundment, the poundmaster may sell the same at public auction after giving three (3) days' notice of such sale to the public; provided however, every sale under this Section shall be made subject to the owner's right of redemption within three (3) months.
[Rev. Ord. 1910 §143; CC 1976 §6-22]
All money received as a result of the sale of any animal or fowl impounded under the provisions of this Article shall be paid over by the poundmaster to the City Treasurer and deposited in the General Fund of the City.