(a) The owner of an impounded dog shall be entitled to resume possession of such dog, except as hereinafter provided in the cases of certain dogs, upon compliance with the payment of the impounding fees set forth in Section 505.15. Proof of ownership must be given, and may include a license receipt, affidavits of neighbors, a photograph, etc.
(b) Any other animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter may be reclaimed by the owner upon the payment of impounding fees set forth in Section 505.15.
(c) Any animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter and not reclaimed by its owner within three days, may be humanely destroyed by the Animal Warden or have its title transferred to the Humane Society as provided for in this chapter. If the animal is one to which the respective rights of the owner and the person in possession or custody are determined by State Law, such law shall be complied with.
(Ord. 4788. Passed 5-12-75.)