A dog, cat or other animal found running at large within the corporate limits of the city, contrary to the provisions of § 91.21 may be taken up by the officer or brought in by a member of the public and may be impounded at the city holding facility. The officer shall make a record of all dogs or cats so impounded with their description, date of impoundment and rabies vaccination number. If, within 72 hours from the date any dog or cat is impounded and the owner of such dog or cat shall appear and claim his or her dog or cat, said dog or cat may be released upon payment of those owing fees which shall be set by the City Council from time to time. If the owner cannot be located within 72 hours, the animal may be transported to a third-party kennel such as a humane society. In such instance, any fees paid by the City of Galena for animal control services, a veterinarian or kennel shall be payable to the City of Galena by the owner of the animal within 30 days of the City of Galena billing the owner.
(Ord. O-10-20, passed 6-14-10; Am. Ord. O.20.22, passed 11-11-20)