A police officer, Animal Warden, or agent of the City may impound every animal or cat found in violation of Section 505.01. Any cat found to be running at large may be seized and placed or appropriate action may be taken. If the cat is wearing identification sufficient to ascertain the identity and location of its owner, keeper or harborer (hereinafter “owner”), the owner shall be notified, and if the owner does not redeem the cat within 72 hours of the date of the notice, the cat may be placed or appropriate action may be taken. Any cat that is not wearing identification sufficient to ascertain its owner may be placed or appropriate action may be taken within 48 hours. Any cat running at large which is not wearing identification sufficient to ascertain the owner’s identity and location shall be deemed to be prima-facie evidence of lack of ownership. The City and/or its agents shall use its best efforts to refer unclaimed cats to a local organization for adoption prior to appropriate action being taken.
(Ord. 190-2001. Passed 9-10-01.)
(Ord. 190-2001. Passed 9-10-01.)