All animals impounded under the provisions of this Chapter shall be disposed of as provided by law; provided that no impounded dog shall be disposed of until after written notice has been given by the Pound Master or his designee to the owner of said dog as provided herein. If the dog is licensed under the provisions of this Chapter and there is affixed to the collar of the dog a City license tag, the notice shall be given to the owner at the address set forth in the City licensing records. If the dog is not licensed and there is no license tag attached to the collar of the dog, no notice need be given. The notice shall contain a description of the dog impounded, the breed, sex and the date the dog was impounded. The notice shall be served by mailing a copy thereof by United States mail to the owner of the dog at the last address of the owner as shown on the City's records. If no person appears and redeems the dog within five (5) days from the date of mailing of the notice or within five (5) days after the dog was impounded, whichever is later, the Pound Master shall cause the dog to be disposed of as provided by law. Provided however, that any interested person may redeem the impounded dog or any other animal upon payment of all applicable fees. (Ord. 97-5, 8-18-1997)