If by a license tag or other means the owner of an impounded animal can be identified, the Humane Officer, animal wardens, or Shelter Supervisor shall immediately upon impoundment, notify the owner by telephone or mail. Animals whose owners are not identifiable or cannot be notified after reasonable effort shall be held for three full work days from impoundment before becoming the property of the shelter. Animals that are property of the shelter may be placed for adoption or humanely euthanized. An owner claiming an impounded dog or cat shall pay a claim fee of $10 plus $2 for each day the animal was impounded. Any owner reclaiming an impounded animal other than a dog or cat shall pay a claim fee and daily charge in keeping with the size and needed care of the animal.
(Ord. 2304, passed 1-19-81)