All animals not claimed and released within five business days after being impounded shall be destroyed, or if the animal is worthy and valuable, the same may be sold or released by the administrator of the pound in any appropriate and reasonable manner. However, no animal shall be disposed of under the provisions of this section until the Animal Control Officer has inquired to ascertain the owner. If one can be found, he or she shall be notified of the detention of the animal. Anyone purchasing or receiving the animal shall secure any required license as well as paying all fees.
(‘83 Code, § 90.19) (Ord. 71-013, passed 6-21-71; Am. Ord. 92-008, passed 6-15-92; Am. Ord. 11-006, passed 4-25-11)