(A) It shall be the duty of the Animal Warden to capture, secure and remove in a humane manner to the municipal animal shelter any dog or cat violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The dogs or cats so impounded shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be provided with a sufficient supply of food and fresh water each day. Each impounded dog or cat shall be kept and maintained at the pound for a period of not to exceed 72 hours after public notice has been given, unless reclaimed earlier by the owner. Notice of impoundment of all animals, including any significant marks or identifications, shall be posted at the office of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer within 24 hours after impoundment as public notification of such impoundment.
(B) Any dog or cat may be reclaimed by its owner during the period of impoundment by payment of a general impoundment fee and daily board fee as set by resolution of the governing body and on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer. The owner shall then be required to comply with the licensing and rabies vaccination requirements within 72 hours after release. If the dog or cat is not claimed at the end of required waiting period after public notice has been given, the Animal Warden may dispose of the dog or cat in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the same; provided, that if, in the judgment of the Animal Warden, a suitable home can be found for any such dog or cat within the municipality, the dog or cat shall be turned over to that person, and the new owner shall then be required to pay all fees and meet all licensing and vaccinating requirements provided in this subchapter.
(C) The municipality shall acquire legal title to any unlicensed dog or cat impounded in the animal shelter for a period longer than the required waiting period after giving notice. All dogs or cats shall be destroyed and buried in the summary and humane manner as prescribed by the Board of Health unless a suitable home can be found for such dog or cat.
(Prior Code, § 6-109) (Ord. 460, passed 5-6-1986; Ord. 478, passed 2-2-1988; Ord. 668, passed 6-8-2004)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 17-548 and 71-4408