Any person may seize, impound, or restrain any dog or cat found running at large, or any dog or cat without a veterinarian's metal tag attesting to its rabies vaccination. Any person or officer (other than the Animal Warden) impounding or restraining the dog or cat shall immediately deliver the same to the Animal Warden. If the animal is collarless, the Animal Warden shall immediately ascertain whether the dog or cat has a tattoo as a means of identification. The Animal Warden shall thereupon give notice to the owner of the impoundment or, if the owner is unknown, or cannot reasonably be reached, shall post notice of the impoundment at the City Hall (and at other places as may be designated by the City Council). If the dog or cat is not claimed within 10 calendar days of the posted notice and all fees and charges paid, the Animal Warden shall place the dog or cat in the custody of a suitable person or shall humanely euthanize the animal. Any dog or cat restrained or impounded shall receive humane treatment and sufficient food, water, and shelter.
(Prior Code, § 1401.160) (Ord. 7470, passed 10-15-1996; Am. Ord. 7543, passed 3-17-2015)