6-2-18: ADOPTION AND DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED DOGS:
If the ownership of a dog is not proven within five (5) days then such dog may be destroyed in a humane manner under the direction of the animal control officer; provided, however, that any such unredeemed dog hereby authorized for destruction may be adopted, for a fee set by the board by resolution, by any person requesting the same. Any dog adopted which shall be kept within the city limits shall be inoculated and licensed in accordance with this chapter. Proof of such inoculation and licensing shall be presented to the animal control officer within five (5) days. (Ord. 158, 5-11-1988, eff. 5-18-1988)