(A) Village personnel or law enforcement may capture, secure and remove in a humane manner to an animal shelter designated by the Village Board which shall destroy and bury, as hereinafter provided, any and all dogs that are not licensed as provided in § 93.21, or that, whether licensed or not, are found to be running at large in violation of § 93.20 or are dangerous animals in violation of § 93.28.
(B) No licensed animal taken by village personnel, or by any law enforcement officer of the county as provided in this section shall be killed until at least ten days have expired after its impounding. Unlicensed animals shall be held at least three days before being destroyed.
(C) The village shall utilize a safe, suitable and conveniently located animal shelter for the impounding, keeping and destruction of domestic animals, where all animals shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be provided with adequate food and fresh water each day.
(D) For animals found to be running at large, the period of impounding shall constitute the time allowed for the owner to claim or redeem his or her dog. For every dog so claimed or redeemed, the owner shall pay redemption fees as follows:
(1) Thirty dollars per day for the first day of impounding and $15 per day for each day thereafter, for the first occasion of impounding such dog or cat, to a maximum of $100, plus applicable licensing fees;
(2) Forty-five dollars per day for the first day of impounding and $15 per day for each day thereafter, for the second occasion of impounding such dog or cat, to a maximum of $150, plus applicable licensing fees;
(3) Fifty dollars per day for the first day of impounding and $15 per day for each day thereafter, for the third or more occasion of impounding such dog or cat, to a maximum of $200, plus applicable licensing fees; and
(4) Applicable impounding fees and the costs of disposal of the dog or cat, in the event that the owner does not claim the animal or orders the disposal of the animal.
(E) The shelter personnel shall release, during such period, from the animal shelter any dog found running at large to any person who proves ownership thereof; provided, that before such animal is released, adequate proof shall be presented that all redemption, impound and licensing fees and all penalties have been paid and that such animal has been vaccinated against rabies as provided in § 93.21. Any owner who fails to redeem his or her animal within the time provided shall be liable as provided in division (D) above and for the costs of disposal of the animal. If possible, village personnel shall notify the owner of any licensed animal of any impoundment. Such notice shall be by personal service or mailed to the address appearing on the license application.
(F) Any animal that remains in the shelter beyond the applicable impoundment period without being claimed, redeemed or released shall be destroyed and buried as provided in this section, unless, in the judgment of the shelter, a suitable home may be found for such animal. If a suitable home is found for any such dog within the corporate limits of the village, the person taking such animal from the animal shelter shall first present to the Village Clerk-Treasurer a license and metallic tag, microchip or tattoo for that particular animal and a receipt for the payment of the shelter fee and any other penalties provided in this chapter. The village acquires legal title to any animal impounded in its animal shelter at the expiration of the applicable impoundment period.
(Prior Code, § 6-117) (Ord. 157, passed 3-7-2005; Ord. 266, passed 11-1-2022) Penalty, see § 93.99