Not inconsistent with the proceeding articles of this chapter, any healthy animal, with the exception of a feral cat, which appears to be lost, strayed or unwanted, or any dog or cat which is found not wearing a current valid rabies vaccination tag, or any wild or exotic animal or poisonous reptile which has escaped or poses the danger of escaping may be confined to the animal shelter or any other appropriate facility in a humane manner for a minimum period of five days, unless otherwise specified by this chapter, for redemption by the owner. Any animal not redeemed within five days shall become the property of Brunswick County and shall be disposed of pursuant to this chapter. Brunswick County Animal Services is authorized to obtain suitable board, maintenance and care from any available source for any impoundment animal for which the animal shelter is not equipped to care. The owner of any animal impounded and cared for under this provision of the ordinance may redeem the animal upon payment of all costs for maintenance, transportation and care plus regular redemption fees provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 2007-1001, Art. XII, (2), 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2007-1003, 10-26-2007)