It is the duty of the animal control officer to take possession of any dog found at large in the city, if the capture of such dog does not reasonably threaten the safety of the animal control officer, and to place such dog in the city animal shelter, in a veterinary clinic, or in some other suitable place. It is further the duty of the animal control officer to take possession of any dog or cat running at large within the city which has been temporarily impounded by any resident of the city and presented to the animal control officer.
(1996 Code, sec. 2.611(a))
The animal control officer or chief of police, upon receipt of a dog, cat or other animal, shall make a registry of the type, breed, color, and sex of such animal and whether such animal is wearing a license tag. If licensed, he/she shall record the name and address of the owner and the number of the license tag. If the owner is known, he/she shall notify the owner of the impoundment either by telephone or in writing.
(1996 Code, sec. 2.611(c))
An owner who desires to redeem an impounded animal shall make application to the chief of police during normal business hours for the redemption of such animal. The impounded animal shall be released to its owner upon:
(1) 
Proof that the animal is vaccinated and licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;
(2) 
Payment of the impoundment fee specified in section 2.03.004; and
(3) 
Posting of an appearance bond for any municipal court citations issued for any alleged violations of this chapter.
(1996 Code, sec. 2.611(d))
The city manager or his designee shall collect a fee for the impoundment of any animal, for observation for rabies or any other reason, prior to the release of such animal. The amount of the impoundment and other service or administrative fees shall be established by the city council in the master fee resolution of the city from time to time.
(1996 Code, sec. 2.611(e))
An impounded animal shall be kept for a minimum of five (5) days, or a longer period at the discretion of the animal control officer. If the animal has not been redeemed by the owner during the impoundment period, the animal will be considered to have been abandoned by the owner, ownership will be divested and the animal will become the property of the city as abandoned personal property. At that time, a healthy animal may be placed for adoption, sent to a rescue organization or shelter facility, or humanely euthanized. While impounded, the animal will receive feeding, care and treatment. If the animal is suffering from rabies or a disease or injury which cannot reasonably be treated without undue expense, the animal will be humanely euthanized.
(Ordinance 18/011, sec. 2, adopted 3/6/18)