(A) The Animal Control Officer, a police officer or another officer or employee of the city as may be authorized by the City Manager shall take into custody and impound any animal running at large or in violation of any provision of the ordinances of the city.
(B) Animals taken into custody will be held for three days (not including legal holidays or Sundays) and may be reclaimed by their owners in that time if the proper fees and requirements have been met for city licensing. Following the three-day period, any unclaimed animal may be held for an additional four days if the animal is deemed adoptable. After that time has elapsed animals are subject to euthanasia.
(C) No dog or cat over four months of age will be released from the shelter without rabies vaccination and city license. If the animal does not have city license or is not rabies vaccinated, the Animal Control Officer will deliver the animal to the owner at a licensed veterinarian within the city limits for rabies vaccination or by any other means or method.
(D) The owner must first pay all impound fees and licensing fees at the Animal Shelter or the City Clerk’s office. A receipt will be required at time of redemption.
(E) In the event a vicious dog is found running at large and cannot be taken up and safely impounded, the dog may be forthwith destroyed by any police officer or Animal Control Officer.
(Ord. 3198, passed 9-16-08)