An animal impounded under this subchapter, if claimed by its owner, shall be returned to its owner subject to, and upon compliance:
(A) The owner of an impounded animal may obtain the return of such animal upon compliance with any applicable provisions and the payment of the appropriate impoundment and kennel fees, and any other applicable fees and fines.
(B) (1) Prior to the return to its owner of an impounded canine or feline which at the time of impoundment did not bear a permanent means of identification as required, the Animal Control shall cause a microchip with a registered identification number to be implanted in the animal.
(2) The fee for such service shall be paid by the owner at the time of the microchip placing.
(C) If an animal(s) has been picked up by Animal Control for the third time, the animal is required to be spayed/neutered by a veterinarian at owner’s expense.
(Ord. 25-2021, passed 12-28-2021) Penalty, see § 94.99