(A) Any dog or cat found in violation of this chapter may be taken up by any police officer and impounded in the animal shelter and there confined in a humane manner for a period of five (5) regular business days. If not claimed prior thereto by its owner, it shall thereafter become the property of the city and may be disposed of in a humane manner or placed in the custody of some other suitable person.
(Am. Ord. 218, passed 12-20-1988)
(B) Immediately upon the impounding of a dog or cat wearing a rabies tag, the police officer impounding it shall make every reasonable effort to notify the owner of the dog or cat of the impoundment and of the conditions whereby the owner may regain custody of the dog or cat. Any verbal notices shall immediately be confirmed in writing by the police officer.
(C) Notwithstanding anything contained therein to the contrary, if a critically injured dog or cat is impounded pursuant to this chapter, it may be destroyed at any time, but only after reasonable efforts have been made to locate its owner.
(1969 Code, § 80.030) (Ord. 183, passed 12-7-1982)