A.
Whenever there is found within the city limits of Valley Center, Kansas, a sick or injured dog, cat or other domestic animal and the owner-harborer cannot be readily identified or located, said animal shall be taken to the agency/contractor designated by the city and given only emergency medical care and treatment to stabilize the animal and minimize its suffering for a period of a minimum of three full business days of custody, not including the day the animal arrives.
B.
If animal has a metallic license tag or other form of owner identification attached thereto, the owner shall be notified.
C.
In order to redeem an animal, it shall be necessary that the owner or harborer reimbursement all of the above costs to the city of Valley Center and any veterinarian boarding fees incurred. See current fee policy.
D.
In the event that the animal is not redeemed within a minimum of three full business days of custody, not including the day the animal arrives, the animal may be adopted, placed in a foster home, shelter transfer or euthanized in a manner determined by the director of community development or code enforcement officer.
(Ord. 1281, § 1, 11-4-2014)