(a) In addition to any other penalties applicable to violations of this chapter, the Chief of Police or the Animal Warden may impound any dog or other animal found in violation of this chapter. If a dog is not wearing a valid license tag, or the owner of any animal cannot be found, the Division of Police or the Animal Warden may impound the dog or other animal in the City or to an officer charged by law with the custody and disposal of such dogs or other animal. If a dog or other animal is wearing a licensed or identification tag, the Division of Police or the Animal Warden shall immediately give the licensee or owner, if he or she can be found, written and/or verbal notice that the dog has been impounded. The licensed dog or other animal may be released to the licensee or owner and the licensee or owner shall be charged with a violation of any applicable section of this chapter.
(b) In order to claim and redeem any impounded animal, the owner, keeper or harborer thereof shall submit to the Animal Warden proof of ownership. Further, as a condition of release, the owner, keeper or harborer shall obtain a valid license, if applicable, and pay all fees appurtenant thereto. Finally, as a condition of release, the owner, keeper or harborer shall pay all fees and costs accruing in connection with the impoundment.
(c) The following fees and costs shall accrue incident to the impoundment of animals:
(1) For housing and feeding (per day) for a canine: $15.00
(2) For housing and feeding (per day) for a feline: $10.00
(3) For housing and feeding (per day) for exotic or vicious animals: $20.00
(4) Impoundment fee for any animal: $50.00
(Ord. 2012-81. Passed 9-19-12.)