(A) Impounded dogs; kennel fee.
(1) The owners, keepers or harborers of any dog impounded at the veterinary clinic of the approved provider may also be subject to pay the city a kennel fee per day for each day or part thereof the dog is impounded.
(2) Impound fees, a reasonable estimate of veterinarian expenses, diagnostic tests and the like will be paid by owner of the dog at the time of impoundment with balance due upon release of the dog.
(3) All costs set forth herein will not be reduced or dismissed upon release or destruction of the dog.
(B) Isolation or quarantine.
(1) In the event special medical, veterinarian services or isolation are necessary, then an additional impound fee will apply. The impounded dog may be euthanized after three days if not redeemed.
(2) Any dog that is in the custody of the city that is terminally suffering, upon the advice of a veterinarian, shall be euthanized at no liability cost to the city or the approved veterinarian provider.
(C) Redeeming impounded dogs.
(1) Any person redeeming a dog shall, prior to or at the time of redemption, purchase a license and fulfill all licensing requirements of this chapter and pay all required fees to the City Clerk. Impoundment fees must be paid to the designated service provider.
(2) Fees may be set and/or modified from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
Licensed | |
First offense | No penalty charge |
Second offense (with same dog) | Set fee plus impoundment fee |
Third offense (with same dog) | Set fee plus impoundment fee |
Not licensed | |
First offense | Set fee plus impoundment fee |
Second and subsequent offenses | Set fee plus impoundment fee |
(Ord. 488, passed 9-23-1980; Ord. 582, passed 3-15-2005; Ord. 651, passed 6-3-2015)