[Ord. No. 98-0859 §73.200, 3-16-1998]
Unrestrained dogs, animals in physical danger or extreme cases
of neglect may be taken by the Police, Animal Control Officer or the
humane officer. They may be impounded in an animal shelter or at a
licensed veterinary clinic and confined there in a humane manner.
[Ord. No. 98-0859 §73.210, 3-16-1998]
Impounded dogs and cats shall be kept for not less than five
(5) days unless reclaimed by their owners. If a license tag or by
other means the owner can be identified, the City shall immediately
upon impoundment notify the owner by telephone or by mail of the impoundment
of the animal. Dogs and cats not claimed by their owners within one
(1) week or placed in suitable new homes shall be humanely euthanized
by a licensed veterinarian.
[Ord. No. 98-0859 §73.220, 3-16-1998]
In addition to, or in lieu of, impounding an animal found at
large, the Animal Control Officer, humane officer or Police Officer
may issue to the known owner of such animal a citation of ordinance
violation, such notice shall impose upon the owner a fine or fines
as set forth in this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 98-0859 §73.230, 3-16-1998]
A.
An
owner reclaiming an impounded animal shall:
