(a) A police officer, animal control agent or other person or organization designated by the City to act in that capacity may impound every dog, cat or other animal found in violation of Section 505.01. Animals impounded under this chapter shall be impounded for not less than seventy-two hours, unless claimed by the owner. Notice shall be posted in the pound or animal shelter both describing the dog and place where seized.
If the dog or cat is wearing a valid registration tag or identification tag, microchip, identification tattoo or other commonly accepted means of ownership identification, notice shall be given by certified and regular mail the identity of the owner, keeper or harborer is otherwise reasonably determined, notice shall be given by certified mail to such owner, keeper or harborer that the animal has been impounded and unless redeemed within fourteen days, it may thereafter be sold or destroyed according to law. Any dog, cat or other animal seized and impounded may be redeemed by its owner, keeper or harborer at any time prior to the applicable redemption period upon payment of all lawful costs assessed against the animal and upon providing the dog with a valid registration tag if one is required and it has none. Any animal impounded and unclaimed may thereafter be sold or destroyed according to the City shelter's determination.
(b) A record of all dogs, cats or other animals impounded, the disposition of the same, the owner's name and address where known, and a statement of any costs assessed against the animal shall be kept by the City shelter.
(c) All animals shall have all required vaccines. No animal impounded under this chapter shall be released without proof of vaccine except that owners claiming animals shall have three working days to comply with this section.
(d) Penalty: Whoever fails to provided proof of vaccine within three working days following redemption of the animal shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1998-82. Passed 10-21-98.)