(A) If an animal is present during an arrest or emergency and the owner is unable to arrange immediate alternative care, the animal will be taken by an agent of the Animal Control Department and/or Police Department and impounded at the animal shelter.
(B) The animal may be impounded for a period of three days or until such time is claimed by the owner or someone designated by the owner thereof, no matter if wearing, implanted, or marked with identification.
(C) Redemption fees and release requirements will be applicable as stated in § 91.14 Redemption and Release.
(D) In the event such animal is not claimed, thereafter may be adopted to another party, transferred to another shelter/rescue, relocated, returned to where it was found or euthanized by injection.
(Ord. 2019-03, passed 4-2-2019; Am. Ord. 2023-06, passed 7-3-2023)