(B) Livestock. Any horse, mule, burro, cattle, goat, sheep or other livestock which is found or kept within the corporate limits of the city contrary to the provisions of this chapter, other ordinances of the city or applicable state law shall be impounded by the Dog Warden for a period of eight days. During such time, the owner of the animal, if known, shall be notified and allowed to redeem the animal upon the payment of any applicable fees. If not redeemed by the owner within the period of redemption, a notice shall be posted in the City Hall, the animal shelter and on the bulletin board of the county courthouse containing the same information as the notice for impounded dogs but, in addition, the notice shall carry the date of the public auction at which the animal will be sold. The date and time of the public auction shall not be less than eight days after the date and time of posting the notice describing such animal. The place of the public auction shall be the animal shelter, and the animal shall be sold by the Dog Warden, or his or her authorized representative, to the member of the public who shall enter the highest bid.
(C) Other animals. Rabbits, birds, poultry and other animals not previously specifically mentioned shall be disposed of as in the case of dogs.
(Code 2019, § 3-14) (Code 1961, § 3-13) (Ord. passed 11-11-1974)