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(A) Unrestrained dogs or cats shall be taken by an animal control officer, police officer, or law enforcement officer, and impounded in the animal shelter and there confined in a humane manner.
(B) Dogs and cats shall be impounded for five days unless reclaimed by their owner within three days. If the animals are not reclaimed by their owner, the dog or cat will be eligible for adoption. If by license tag, or other means, the owner of an impounded dog or cat can be identified, an attempt shall be made to contact the owner by telephone. Dogs and cats not claimed by their owners within the above time limits, or placed in a suitable new home within five days, shall be humanely euthanized. Dogs and cats that are sick or injured may be humanely euthanized prior to the above time limits by an animal control officer or his agent.
(Ord. 1984-5, passed 3-6-84; Am. Ord. 2004-11, passed 7-20-04)
(A) Redemption fees shall be charged as follows:
(1) An animal owner reclaiming an impounded dog shall pay a fee of $5 for any neutered male dog or a spayed female dog or a dog used specifically for breeding and show purposes. An animal owner reclaiming an impounded cat shall pay a fee of $3 for any neutered male cat or spayed female cat or a cat used specifically for breeding and show purposes.
(2) A fee of $15 shall be charged for the redemption or adoption of an unspayed female dog or a non-neutered male dog for the first redemption of said dog. Of this fee, $12 will be applied to the vaccination for rabies fee and neutering or spaying fee within 30 days from redemption or adoption, if the dog is at least six months old or when the dog reaches the age of six months, by any licensed veterinarian.
(3) A fee of $10 shall be charged for the redemption or adoption of an unspayed female cat or a non-neutered male cat for the first redemption of said cat. Of this fee, $8 will be applied to the vaccination for rabies fee and neutering or spaying fee within 30 days from redemption or adoption, if the cat is at least six months old or when the cat reaches the age of six months, by any licensed veterinarian.
(4) A fee of $25 for a dog, and $20 for a cat shall be charged for each subsequent redemption of the same impounded animal.
(B) If a dog or cat has been quarantined, there shall be a daily charge of $3 in addition to the above charges.
(C) Proof of vaccination for rabies and a current dog license shall be required from the owner before any dog is released from the animal shelter to its owner. If no proof of vaccination is shown, a rabies voucher must be purchased by the owner and shown to the animal shelter operator within ten days of release of the dog. If a current dog license is not produced by the owner at that time of redemption, the redemption shall be delayed until the owner produces a current dog license for the dog sought to be released.
(Ord. 1984-5, passed 3-6-84)
No person shall in any manner interfere with, hinder, molest, threaten, or abuse any officer or individual authorized to enforce the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 1984-5, passed 3-6-84) Penalty, see § 91.99
(A) In addition to, or in lieu of impounding a dog or cat found at large (not in restraint), any animal control officer, police officer, or law enforcement officer, so authorized, may issue to the owner of a dog or cat a citation specifying the section or sections of this subchapter violated and indicating the specific nature of the violation. Such citation shall impose upon the owner of the dog or cat an obligation of appearance in the Jefferson County Court to answer the charges in the citation at the time and place indicated in the citation.
(B) Any animal control officer, police officer, and law enforcement officer in Jefferson County or any city or town therein is expressly authorized to write and issue such citations.
(C) If at a proceeding to enforce the sections of this subchapter the Court finds that the person:
(1) Has violated a section of this subchapter; and
(2) Has taken steps to and is no longer in violation of this subchapter; and
(3) Has no previous judgments of violation of this subchapter against them, the person is not liable for any cost of monetary judgment, notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-1 through 34-28-5-14.
(Ord. 1984-5, passed 3-6-84; Am. Ord. 2004-10, passed 7-20-04)
OPERATION OF ANIMAL SHELTER
The purpose of this interlocal agreement shall be to provide the orderly operation of the animal shelter and to advise both the county and this city on matters pertaining thereto. This agreement shall last until December 31, 1995, unless sooner terminated as set forth in § 91.42.
(Ord. 1983-28, passed 12-31-83)
(A) A separate legal entity shall be established called the Madison-Jefferson County Animal Shelter Advisory Board with five members appointed as follows:
(1) One member shall be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners;
(2) One member shall be appointed by the Mayor of this city;
(3) One member shall be appointed by the County Council;
(4) One member shall be appointed by the Common Council of this city; and
(5) One member shall be the County Health Officer.
(B) At the first meeting, the Board members shall determine by lot the terms of the respective members, with one member serving for one year, one member serving for two years, two members serving for three years, and two members serving for four years. Thereafter, each member will be appointed for four years or until the agreement expires or is terminated, whichever comes first.
(C) Any terminations, vacancies, or replacements that need to be appointed or reappointed prior to or at the expiration of a term as set forth in divisions (A) and (B) above shall be made by the entity or person appointing that Advisory Board member pursuant to divisions (A)(l) through (4).
(D) The Board so established shall have the power to establish animal shelter rules and regulations pursuant to and consistent with ordinances established by the county and this city. The County Animal Shelter Advisory Board shall be advisory to this city and the county. The Board shall prepare an annual report and present this report to the Common Council of this city and the County Commissioners.
(Ord. 1983-28, passed 12-31-83; Am. Ord. 1984-3, passed 1-17-84)
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