(A) All dogs found running at large may be taken up by the animal control designee and impounded in the animal shelter, and there confined in a humane manner for a period of up to ten days.
(1) Dogs impounded and not claimed by their owner at the expiration of ten days, after notice to the owner, if known, may be disposed of at the discretion of the said animal control designee or police officer, except as hereinafter provided in the cases of certain dogs.
(2) When dogs are found running at large, and their ownership is known to the animal control designee, such dogs need not be impounded, but the animal control designee or police officer may, at his or her discretion, cite the owner of such dogs to appear in court to answer the charge or violation of this chapter.
(B) If any impounded dog or other animal is not redeemed within ten days after notice has been given to the owner, if known, or posted at the city hall if the name of the owner is not known, the owner thereof shall forfeit all right, title and interest therein.
(1) In the event that any impounded dog or other animal is not redeemed by the owner, it may be disposed of by the animal control designee or police officer in a humane manner.
(2) Any dog or other animal suffering from an infectious disease shall not be redeemed, but must be put to death, unless the public health officer shall otherwise order, or it may be given to any suitable and responsible person upon payment of the fees and charges set forth by resolution.
(Prior Code, § 8.02.070) (Ord. 1, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 2019-8, passed 8-19-2019)