(A) A person may reclaim an animal in the custody of the animal shelter or other designated facility upon providing the following:
(1) Proof of ownership, which can include, but is not limited to: microchip, pictures, veterinarian statement, county dog tax form; and
(2) Payment of redemption fee as noted in § 90.125 or as determined by the courts, and any other service/medical fees, payment of an impoundment fee of $50 plus a boarding fee for each day the animal was impounded; the annual license fee if such has not been paid; and the cost of rabies vaccination if the animal has not been vaccinated within the prescribed time period, and any medical/veterinary fees accrued for treatment of disease or injury. These fees, as applicable, shall also apply to biting animals held for rabies observation at the animal shelter.
(B) If a dog or cat is not claimed by the owner within five days of notice to the owner, or a dog or cat of unknown ownership, whose owner is not identified within five days of impoundment, shall become the property of the animal shelter and may be placed for adoption or euthanized.
(Ord. 2006-12-18, passed 12-18-2006)