(A) Upon the impoundment of an animal, a reasonable attempt shall be made to notify and inform the owner of the animal of the requirements of this subchapter for regaining the custody of the animal.
(B) Such attempt shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
(1) In the instance of an impounded canine or feline, contact with the owner identified by the microchip or other permanent means of identification, if any, borne by the canine or feline;
(2) In the instance of an impounded canine or feline not bearing a permanent means of identification, contact with the veterinarian facility listed on the animal’s vaccination tag;
(3) Cooperation of effort with other governmental and private agencies, such as the Marion Animal Care and Control or other humane and/or breed rescue organizations recognized by the animal care and control division; and
(4) A person who confines an animal found by that person to be at large shall notify Marion Animal Care and Control or one of its agents within 48 hours thereafter.
(Ord. 25-2021, passed 12-28-2021) Penalty, see § 94.99