A. No person shall, without the knowledge and consent of the owner, hold or retain possession of any animal for more than twenty four (24) hours without first reporting the possession of the animal to the Animal Control Division.
1. The report shall contain the person's name and address, a true and complete statement of the circumstances under which he took up the animal, and the precise location where the animal is confined.
2. No person having such an animal in his possession shall refuse to immediately surrender the animal to an animal protection officer upon demand.
3. Any person not notifying the Animal Control Division as required herein and maintaining possession of an animal for longer than forty eight (48) hours assumes responsibility of ownership of the animal.
B. Duly incorporated humane societies or the rescue arms of accredited dog and cat clubs or horse organizations capable of providing proper confinement, shelter, and care for stray, lost or owner surrendered animals shall be allowed to assume the care of such animals.
1. Reasonable attempts (2 attempts) shall be made to notify the owner of a stray animal wearing a rabies tag or other form of identification at the address and/or phone number on animal's ID.
2. If the owner is not located within five (5) working days the humane society or the rescue arm of accredited dog and cat club or horse organization having possession of the animal may assume responsibility for finding the animal a new home. (Ord. 2017-5, 4-11-2017)