A. Upon receiving notice from the administrator or his authorized representative, it shall be the duty of the owner or delegate of such impounded dog or cat to immediately redeem same, unless such dog or cat has been impounded for:
1. Biting some person;
2. Being afflicted with rabies;
3. Being suspected of being afflicted with rabies; or
4. Being a dangerous or vicious animal pursuant to this chapter.
5. Being held as part of a suspected violation of The Humane Care for Animals Act or a violation of any section of the ordinances excluding 5-1-7.
B. If the owner of the impounded dog(s) or cat(s) desires to make redemption thereof, he shall redeem his animals within seven (7) business days (unless the animal is being held for reasons under 5-1-9A) of the date and time of impoundment, including weekends and holidays, by presenting to the animal control facility the following:
1. Proof of Vaccination and Registration. Dog or cat owner must present proof of current rabies vaccine, and registration, if applicable; or
2. Pay Vaccination and Registration: Dog or cat owner must pay for the rabies vaccination of the animal, and registration, if applicable; and
3. Payment of Fines and Fees: A dog or cat owner must pay Lee County Animal Control all applicable impound fines and fees for the period the animal was impounded, until such time as the animal is either redeemed or relinquished by the owner. Fines and Fees include:
a. Apprehension or subsequent apprehension of the same straying dog
b. Daily boarding, feeding, and care of the animal
c. Other fines and fees mandated by the Animal Control Act, including, but not limited to veterinarian expenses, vaccination, flea treatment, and microchip insertion and documentation.
d. Animals not redeemed by the owner in accordance with these provisions shall be offered for adoption or humanely euthanized as defined under the Animal Control Act.
C. Failure to redeem an animal will result in a fine no less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) in accordance with 5-1-17 (D). (Ord. 07-22-001, 7-21-2022)