(A) Animals found in cruel, abusive, neglectful situations, or abandoned as defined in the subchapter, shall be promptly impounded. If no immediate contact with a responsible person can be made, Marion Animal Care and Control Officer(s) will leave a written notice on the door of the residence explaining to the owner the reason for impoundment.
(B) Impounded animal(s) will be in the care of Marion Animal Care and Control until such time as the violator is in compliance with this subchapter. If no contact is made within three business days, said animal(s) shall become the property of Marion Animal Care and Control. An extension shall be granted if court proceedings are necessary.
(C) In the case of animals impounded for quarantine at Marion Animal Care and Control, if there is no contact from the owner within 11 days, the animal becomes the property of Marion Animal Care1 and Control. All bills and charges for the care and treatment of the animal(s) will be assessed to the owner for payment.
(D) Animals impounded for reasons beyond the control of the owner, such as, but not limited to, house fires, death of the owner, or other similar situations will be held for seven days during which time a reasonable effort will be made to contact the owner and/or their representative. After the seventh day of impoundment, the animal will become the property of Marion Animal Care and Control.
(E) An animal awaiting disposition by a court order shall remain in the custody of Marion Animal Care and Control. All bills and charges for the care and treatment of said animal(s) will be assessed to the owner for payment.
(F) Animals removed shall be seen by a licensed veterinarian for examination and/or treatment. If, in the opinion of the veterinarian, the animal must be destroyed, euthanasia will be performed within 24 hours. Cost of treatment, euthanasia, and care shall be the responsibility of the owner/agent.
(Ord. 25-2021, passed 12-28-2021) Penalty, see § 94.99