A. Impoundment: Whenever an animal control officer observes or is informed that a dog, cat or pet is roaming freely and not under the control of the owner in the public way, within any public place or upon private premises of any person other than the owner, the dog, cat or pet shall be immediately apprehended and impounded.
B. Records Kept: All dogs, cats or pets impounded shall have a record. The record shall include the owner's name, address and telephone number, if known, species or breed, color, sex and license or tag number, if known, and the time and date impounded.
C. Notice To Owner; Disposition: When owners of unclaimed dogs, cats or other pets impounded are known, notice shall be given by telephone or by mail to the last known address. Dogs, cats and other pets with known owners shall be held not less than seven (7) days. Any dog, cat or other pet whose owner is not identifiable must be held not less than seventy two (72) hours. All apprehended dogs, cats or other pets shall be placed for adoption, humanely euthanized or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Illinois state statutes, if not claimed by the owner.
D. Impoundment And Redemption Costs: In addition to any fines or penalties hereinafter imposed, the dog, cat or pet owner is responsible for all costs relating to the apprehension and impoundment of the animal found not under control, and in the case of unlicensed dogs and cats, pay the appropriate license fee therefor.
(Ord. 1069, 6-8-1976; amd. 1992 Code)