(A) In the event a dog is impounded pursuant to this subchapter, the town, by and through its animal control officers and other personnel, shall make reasonable efforts to ascertain the ownership of the dog impounded.
(B) The owner or keeper, if known, shall be notified by phone, by mailing a written notice to the last known address of the owner or keeper or notified in person that the dog has been impounded.
(C) Any dog not claimed within three days after notice is provided to the owner or keeper, or within two days after posting a description of the dog in the town post office and in the town mercantile when the owner or keeper is unknown, may be put to death by the animal control officer or other authorized personnel employed by the town.
(Ord. 320, 2020, passed 8-11-2020)