(a) A person who wishes to redeem an animal impounded under this chapter may do so by paying all fees, as established by the Board of Trustees, which have accrued due to the impounding of such animal, dog or cat as of the date of redemption. In the case of a dog or cat which has not been licensed, the person shall obtain a dog or cat license for such dog or cat in accordance with Section 608.14.
(b) An animal which is not redeemed by his or her owner within three days after impoundment may be redeemed by any person paying the required fees, released to an animal welfare agency or destroyed in a humane manner.
(c) If the Health Officer determines that there exists the danger of rabies, an animal so endangered may be destroyed after twenty-four hours impoundment.