(A) Notice, redemption, fee. All animals kept or maintained in a manner unlawful under this subchapter shall be impounded by the city and maintained in a humane manner. The city shall notify the owner or custodian of the animal impounded of the impoundment, and its owner or custodian may recover possession of its animal upon payment to the city of fees and costs as set forth in this subchapter or otherwise. Notice shall be served personally, where practical, by certified United States mail, or by posting such notice to abate on the premises. Return of service shall be made as provided by law for returns of personal service.
(B) Failure to redeem. Upon failure by the owner or custodian to pay fees and costs as required, or to take possession of such animals within five days after service of notice, the animal may be disposed of by delivering its animal to any person who will pay the fees and costs, by destroying such animal in a humane manner or by selling the animal at public auction to satisfy costs of impoundment. Receipts in excess of impoundment costs shall be paid to the owner or custodian.
(C) Recovery of possession. One claiming possession of an impounded animal may recover possession by exhibiting satisfactory proof of ownership and paying the fees set by the Humane Society with City Council approval.
(Prior Code, § 5-3C-4) (Ord. 83-472, passed 12-19-1983) Penalty, see § 92.99