A. Impounding: It shall be the duty of the Village dog warden to impound any dog found running at large in the Village contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
B. Notice Of Impoundment: When any dog is impounded by the Village of Shorewood, notice thereof shall be given by mail to the owner or custodian of such licensed dog, if ascertainable, informing such owner or custodian of the date of impounding of his dog, and that if such dog is not redeemed within five (5) days of the notice of such impounding, such dog may be destroyed. If the owner or custodian cannot be ascertained, the Village dog warden shall post notice of impoundment at the Shorewood Police Department and Shorewood Village Hall in an area where the public can access and view such notice.
C. Fees:
1. Redemption Fees: For every dog impounded as provided in this chapter, any person desiring to redeem such dog shall pay all reasonable costs for impoundment. A dog may only be redeemed during the first five (5) days after its impoundment.
D. Unredeemed Dogs: If not redeemed within five (5) days after impoundment, the Village dog warden may deliver the unredeemed dog to:
1. A licensed veterinarian to destroy the unredeemed dog;
2. Any animal shelter or rescue shelter for the unredeemed dog to be adopted; or
3. Any responsible citizen, upon the payment of all reasonable costs for impoundment.
Any dog suspected of biting any person or suspected of having rabies shall not be redeemed for ten (10) days after impoundment, or until it is confirmed the dog tests negative for rabies. If it shall be determined that such dog has rabies, it shall be destroyed. (Ord. 18-1873, 2-27-2018)