The Animal Control Officer or a police officer may impound in
an animal control center unlicensed dogs four months of age or over;
unlicensed cats four months of age or over; any dog or cat found running
at large; any abandoned animal; or any animal maintained in violation
of this chapter.
A record shall be made of all impounded animals by the Animal
Control Officer and the Police Department, entering the breed, color,
and sex, whether licensed or not, if known, and the name and address
of the owner or keeper, if known. If practicable, the Animal Control
Officer shall keep licensed animals separated from unlicensed ones.
These records will be maintained for one year by the Police Department.
Immediately upon impoundment of dogs or cats wearing a current
license tag, notice shall be given to the owner, by telephone and
mail, as set forth in the license application. Such notice shall inform
the owner of the procedure to regain custody of the animal.
No unauthorized person shall interfere with the impounding of
or shall release any animal that has been impounded by the City.