(A) Any stray dog or cat found at large may be impounded by the City and/or Isabella County Animal Control, and confined in a humane manner.
(B) Immediately upon impounding an animal, the city, and/or Isabella County Animal Control, shall make every reasonable effort to notify the owner and inform such owner of the conditions whereby custody of the animal may be regained.
(C) All stray dogs and cats that are not spayed or neutered and which have not been claimed shall be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian according to Michigan state law unless the animal is deemed medically unfit to undergo the procedure.
(D) No dog or cat impounded will be euthanized unless deemed necessary by a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. 1069, passed 7-12-21)