(A) The owner may redeem an impounded animal upon payment of all applicable impoundment fees, handling fees and any veterinarian bills or other cost incurred by the city for the impoundment, care and welfare of the animal and upon proof of compliance with the vaccination/registration requirements of this chapter. Any animal being held under quarantine or observation for rabies shall not be redeemed until released from quarantine.
(B) Impounded animals shall be held for two days after the date of impoundment. Upon the third day of impoundment, the animal will be transported to the closest veterinarian clinic and held for three days before being euthanized. Should an owner contact the veterinary clinic to take ownership of an animal, the owner shall be responsible for all associated costs of impoundment and transport.
(Ord. 12-071, passed 10-15-2012)