(A) The owner of an animal impounded under this chapter, except those animals suspected of having been exposed to rabies, upon proof of ownership, may redeem an impounded animal. All applicable fees, expenses, and penalties shall be paid as a condition of redemption. Failure to redeem an animal shall not relieve the animal’s owner from paying all applicable fees and penalties.
(B) No animal owner may be permitted to adopt his or her own animal under the provisions of this chapter. The owner must comply with the provisions of this chapter in order to redeem an animal that has been impounded pursuant to state law or this chapter.
(C) The provisions of this section shall have no application with respect to animals surrendered by the owner to the Animal Services Division for immediate adoption or euthanasia as provided for in § 91.074.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)