(A) Any dog discovered running at large may be apprehended and confined by a police officer, the Animal Control Officer or other employee of the city and impounded at the dog pound or other suitable place. The apprehending officer or official shall make a good and complete record of each dog apprehended, including the breed, color and sex of each dog.
(B) The owner of any dog impounded under the provisions of this article may reclaim the dog from the city upon payment to the proper authority of the following fees:
(1) A fee for apprehending and impounding the dog as specified in § 34-91 of this code of ordinances; and
(2) A storage and maintenance fee per day as specified in § 34-91 of this code of ordinances during the period the dog is impounded.
(C) All dogs impounded shall be kept and maintained for a period of seven days, excluding the date of impoundment. Any dog not reclaimed within such period of time shall be destroyed in a humane manner or delivered to a duly licensed humane society.
(Ord. 2006-1590, passed 10-2-2006)