Whenever any dog is impounded which bears an identification of ownership, the Sheriff shall make a reasonable effort within 24 hours of impoundment, by telephone, to give notice of the impoundment of the animal to its owner and, if unsuccessful, shall mail written notice by certified mail within 48 hours of impoundment to the last known address of record of the owner, advising of the impoundment, the date by which redemption must be made, and the fees to be paid prior to redemption and release.
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)