(A) Any animal impounded because of a violation of this chapter, except animals impounded for observation as set forth in § 90.126 of this code, shall be held by the animal control officer, or the entity with whom the city has contracted with for animal sheltering services, for not more than 72 hours, unless sooner redeemed or released as herein provided. The animal control officer, or the entity with whom the city has contracted with for animal sheltering services, shall notify the owner of the animal impounded, regardless of the reason for impounding, if the owner’s identity and address are known or can be ascertained upon reasonable investigation within 24 hours after the animal is impounded under any of the provisions of this chapter. The notice shall inform the owner that the animal has been impounded, the purpose or reason for the impounding and that the owner may reclaim or redeem the animal within 72 hours.
(B) All animals in the shelter, unclaimed or not redeemed at the expiration of the time limit of 72 hours, may be destroyed in a humane manner approved by the City Council, unless, in the judgment of the animal control officer, a suitable home may be found for the animal.
(Prior Code, § 90.128) (Ord. 97-16, passed 8-4-1997)