In the event that an animal is found running at large, it may be impounded by Newberry County Animal Care and Control, and taken to the Animal Shelter. If the owner of the animal is known, they will be notified of the impoundment and will be required to show proof of a current rabies inoculation to regain custody of their pet. They will also be required to pay a redemption fee of $10 for the first day of impoundment, and a $5 boarding fee for each additional day of impoundment to regain their pet. They will also be required to have their pet micro-chipped (S.C. Code § 47-3-55, (E)) for a fee of $15 to the shelter and a $5 registration fee to Home Again. If the rabies vaccine is not current (violation of S.C. Code § 47-5-60), the owner will be required to take their pet immediately upon leaving the shelter to a licensed veterinarian for a rabies inoculation, and will also pay a redemption fee of $10 for the first day of impoundment, and a $5 boarding fee for each additional day of impoundment to regain their pet. The owner must also elect to have the pet micro-chipped for $20.
(Ord. 10-32-05, passed 10-5-2005)