(A) The owner of an impounded animal shall be entitled to redeem such animal, except as provided in this subchapter, upon the payment of all redemption fees, and upon furnishing proof of ownership. Any redeemed dog or cat which has not been inoculated against rabies shall be so inoculated within two weekdays of redemption, and failure of the owner of the dog or cat to cause the dog or cat to be inoculated shall be unlawful. If the dog or cat is not vaccinated, the owner shall show proof of vaccination within two weekdays to the Animal Control Officer or a Police Officer.
(B) Redemption fees as provided in this section shall be $10 for each animal, plus the expenses incurred for feeding and sheltering the animal. The redemption fee for an animal which has once previously been impounded within the last six months shall be $20 if the animal is unlicensed, plus feeding and sheltering expenses. The redemption fee for an animal which has previously been impounded more than once within six months shall be $50 plus feeding and sheltering expenses.
('71 Code, § 3-37) (Ord. passed 9-23-75; Am. Ord. passed 9-18-95) Penalty, see § 91.99