(A) Impounding of dogs. A police officer or other person restraining a dog running at large shall take such animal to a pound designated by the Village Board. The police officer shall attempt to identify the dog and notify the owner, and shall keep a public record of all such dogs impounded.
(B) Release of dog to owner or representative. The pound may release the dog to the owner or his or her representative if the owner or representative:
(1) Gives his or her name and address;
(2) Presents evidence that the dog is licensed and vaccinated against rabies; and
(3) Pays the dog’s boarding fee.
(C) Release of dog to person other than owner. If the owner of the dog is unknown or does not reclaim the dog within seven days, the pound may release the dog to a person other than the owner if such person:
(1) Gives his or her name and address; and
(2) Signs a statement agreeing to license the dog and have the dog vaccinated against rabies.
(Prior Code, § 12.08)