(A) An impounded animal shall be housed, fed and cared for in a humane manner by a city licensed animal welfare organization. Impounded dogs shall be kept for up to four days and impounded cats shall be kept for up to three days. If by license tag, microchip or other means the owner of the impounded animal can be identified, the animal welfare organization or Animal Protection Officer or designee will notify the owner.
(B) No animal will be kept for the minimum period if a licensed veterinarian or Animal Protection Officer or designee deems the animal is so diseased or injured that it is unduly suffering or cannot survive. In such cases, the animal may be humanely euthanized.
(C) An ill or injured animal that is brought to a city-licensed animal welfare organization by the Animal Protection Officer or designee, or an animal which becomes ill or injured while in the care and/or custody of the agency or Animal Protection Officer or designee, shall not be returned to the owner until evaluated and treated by a licensed veterinarian.
(D) An animal declared dangerous shall be impounded pending court adjudication under § 91.24. A dangerous animal shall be kept for no less than 15 days following final court order. Cases on appeal shall not be deemed final until resolved on appeal. Any animal not reclaimed within 15 days shall be considered relinquished and shall be handled or disposed of in accordance with § 91.29.
(E) No impounded animal shall be released to any person without proof of city license and rabies vaccination.
(Ord. 2485, passed 11-27-2012; Ord. 2571, passed 4-10-2018; Ord. 2657, passed 10-13-2020)