There shall be provided by the city or by the director, upon
such terms and conditions as shall be named in a contract executed
by and between the director and the legislative body of the city,
a suitable building or enclosure to keep and safely hold all animals
herein enumerated in this title which are subject to be impounded,
which shall be known and designated as the "Animal Shelter."
(Prior code § 4136)
It shall be the duty of the director to take up, impound and
safely keep any of the animals enumerated in this title found running
at large, staked, tied, or being herded or pastured in any street,
lane, alley, court, square, park or other place belonging to or under
the control of the city, or upon any private property in the city,
contrary to the provisions of this title.
(Prior code § 4137)
It shall be the duty of the director to take up all dogs found in violation of Section
6.36.010 of this title. When such dog is taken up, it shall be delivered to the director.
(Prior code § 4141)
When any animal is to be impounded, it shall be provided with
proper and sufficient food and water by the director for a period
of at least five working days, or such longer period as may be provided
hereinafter.
(Prior code § 4138)
All licensed dogs impounded at the animal shelter shall be provided
with proper and sufficient food and water by the director for a period
of at least ten calendar days after written notice is given to the
owner, and all unlicensed dogs for a period of at least five working
days. Deposit of a letter of impoundment with the United States Postal
Service shall constitute written notice.
(Prior code § 4144)
All cats impounded at the animal shelter shall be provided with
proper and sufficient food and water by the director for a period
of at least ten days after written notice is given to the owner for
cats displaying some type of identification. Cats without identification
shall be held for at least five working days, after which time these
cats may be destroyed, except that cats determined by the director
to be wild may be disposed of by the director upon impoundment.
(Prior code § 4145)
The owner of any animal impounded shall have the right to reclaim
the same at any time prior to the sale thereof upon payment to the
director of the costs and charges for impounding and keeping such
animals.
(Prior code § 4139)
Subject to the other provisions of this title, any person may
make application to the director for the return of any dog or cat,
and upon presentation of proof satisfactory to the director that such
person is the owner or is rightfully entitled to the possession of
such dog or cat, may recover such dog or cat upon the payment of the
required fee.
(Prior code § 4142)
Prior to the release of any dog from the animal shelter to its
owner, proof of rabies vaccination shall be required. If the owner
fails to show proof, the veterinarian on duty shall administer such
vaccination for such fee as shall be established by the director.
(Prior code § 4143)
It shall be the duty of the director to issue and sign a death
warrant for and to order the destruction of any animal lawfully taken
into custody which, in the opinion of the director, is infected with
a dangerous or communicable disease, or which is in an incurable,
crippled condition, or which is adjudged by a written report of a
licensed veterinarian to be afflicted with any painful, incurable
disease.
(Prior code § 4140)