The Poundmaster shall keep all animals taken up and impounded by him or her or his or her deputies in a safe, convenient and comfortable place within or conveniently near the town limits and shall feed the animals at least once every 24 hours and treat them in a humane manner during the time they are impounded. The duration of impoundment shall not be less than five days, unless sooner claimed by the owner.
(1996 Code, § 6.12.060)