The owner of an animal or his or her designee may claim an animal being held at the County Animal Shelter within five days, inclusive of the date of intake, provided that proof of ownership can be produced, as well as proof that the animal has been inoculated against rabies in accordance with KRS 258.015, proof that canines have a valid county dog license, and payment of fees set forth by the County Fiscal Court. If proof of ownership can be provided but proof cannot be provided that the animal has been inoculated against rabies or has a valid county dog license, if a canine, the owner will be required to purchase a voucher for these services that must be redeemed at a participating veterinarian within five days. If an animal found running at large has required medical treatment by a veterinarian, the owner will be required to reimburse the cost of treatment to the County Animal Shelter before the animal is released. After five days, inclusive of the date of intake, an animal can no longer be claimed and must go through the adoption process even if the other requirements of this subchapter are met.
(Ord. 2015-11, passed 1-13-2016)