(A) During the holding period provided for in § 6.12.160 below, the Animal Control Bureau shall scan an impounded dog or cat for a microchip that identifies its owner.
(B) The Animal Control Bureau shall make a reasonable attempt to provide written notice to the owner or keeper of an impounded dog or cat, if known, within three business days. Such notice shall describe the animal, as well as the place and time it was found.
(C) Notice can first be given orally, either in person or by telephone, but if the dog or cat is not redeemed by its owner before the close of business on that same day, notice shall be followed-up in writing thereafter as provided for herein. Written notice shall be provided either: (1) by personal delivery; (2) by posting the premises where the dog is kept (for notice to an owner or keeper who resides at or occupies the premises where the animal is kept); or (3) by postage prepaid first-class certified mail, with return receipt requested, and by postage prepaid first-class standard mail. If notice is posted on the premises, it shall be posted on the front door or primary entrance to the premises, or at a location which is visible from the street and which is as close to the front door or primary entrance to the premises as is reasonably possible, and time and date-stamped photographic evidence of the posting shall be taken and preserved as part of the file for the matter. Notice shall be deemed delivered when personally delivered, posted on the premises, or when deposited in the U.S. mail.
(D) If the owner of the dog or cat is unknown and cannot be reasonably ascertained, written notice shall be posted for three business days at the city animal shelter. Such notice shall describe the animal, as well as the place and time the dog was found.
(`78 Code, § 6.12.200.) (Ord. 3299 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3246 § 13, 2016; Ord. 3170 § 2 (part), 2014; Ord. 3088 § 1 (part), 2011; Ord. 1722 § 6, 1984; Ord. 1685 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1608 § 2, 1981.)