(A) It shall be the duty of the Utilities Superintendent or municipal pound authorities to capture, secure, and remove in a humane manner to the municipal animal shelter any dog violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The dogs so impounded shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be provided with a sufficient supply of food and fresh water each day.
(B) Each impounded dog shall be kept and maintained at the pound for a period of not less than three days after public notice has been given unless reclaimed earlier by the owner. Notice of impoundment of all animals, including any significant marks or identifications, shall be posted at the village Community Center within 48 hours after impoundment as public notification of such impoundment. Any dog may be reclaimed by its owner during the period of impoundment by payment of the costs of impoundment and any fines. The owner shall then be required to comply with the licensing and rabies vaccination requirements within 72 hours after release.
(C) If during any 12-month period a dog is impounded one time, the owner shall then be required to pay a $20 impoundment fee. If during any 12-month period a dog is impounded two times, the owner shall then be required to pay a $30 impoundment fee. If during any 12-month period a dog is impounded three times or more, the owner shall then be required to pay a $45 fine each and every time the animal is impounded during said period.
(D) If the dog is not claimed at the end of three days after public notice has been given, the Utilities Superintendent or municipal pound authorities may dispose of the dog in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the same; provided, that if, in the judgment of the Utilities Superintendent, or municipal pound authorities, a suitable home can be found for any such dog within the municipality, the said dog shall be turned over to that person and the new owner shall then be required to pay all fees and meet all licensing and vaccinating requirements provided in this subchapter. The municipality shall acquire legal title to any unlicensed dog impounded in the animal shelter for a period longer than three days after giving notice. All dogs shall be destroyed and buried in the summary and humane manner as prescribed by the Board of Health unless a suitable home can be found for such dog.
(Prior Code, § 6-115) (Ord. 2004-17, passed 10-6-2004)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see Neb. Rev. Stat. 17-548 and 71-4408