(A) Upon the impoundment of any animal, a reasonable attempt shall be made to notify and inform the owner of the animal of the requirements of this subchapter for regaining custody of the animal.
(B) In cases of animal neglect and abuse, the Animal Control Officer may refuse to release said animal to the original owner.
(Ord. 1929-1, passed 9-9-; Ord. 1972-08, passed 10-16-1972; Ord. 1991-04, passed 5-6-1991; Ord. 97-01, passed 5-5-1997; Ord. 99-02, passed 6-7-1999)