A. When a dog is impounded, the owner or custodian may reclaim the animal provided one of the following occurs:
(1) The owner shows proof the animal is spayed or neutered.
(2) The owner shall pay a spay/neuter deposit of $100 and shall then have 30 days to have the animal spayed or neutered. Upon proof of the spaying or neutering the $100 deposit will be refunded to the pet owner. Failure to have the animal spayed or neutered in that time frame will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
(3) Exempt animals whose status was denied or revoked under the provisions of 6.01.180 will be required to comply with Section A(1) above.
B. Costs for impoundment.
(1) The owner of an unaltered animal shall be responsible for the costs of impoundment including outstanding fines, fees or any amount set by the Mayor and Common Council.
(2) If any person does not provide proof of the animal owner's identity or provide satisfactory proof of ownership, claim the animal and pay any sums due prior to the expiration of the holding period prescribed by state law, the animal shall become the property of the City.