A. Placement Of Animals; Records: Any animal found in the City running at large, or otherwise in violation of this chapter, shall be placed in confinement, and an accurate record of the time of such placement shall be kept on each animal. Every animal so placed in confinement shall be held for redemption by the owner for at least five (5) regular business days. Confinement records shall be preserved for at least six (6) months and shall show:
1. The description of the animal by species, breed, sex, approximate age, and other distinguishing traits;
2. The location at which the animal was seized;
3. The date of seizure;
4. The name and address of the person from whom any animal three (3) months of age or over was received; and
5. The name and address of the person to whom any animal three (3) months of age or over was transferred.
B. Disposition Of Unclaimed Animals: If unclaimed, such animal shall be humanely destroyed and the carcass disposed of, unless it is requested by a licensed educational or scientific institution under authority of Minnesota Statutes section 35.71; provided, however, that if a tag affixed to the animal, or a statement by the animal’s owner after seizure specifies that the animal should not be used for research, such animal shall not be made available to any such institution but may be destroyed after the expiration of the five (5) day period.
C. Notice Of Confinement: Upon the confinement of any animal, the owner shall be notified by the most expedient means, or if the owner is unknown, written notice shall be posted for five (5) days at the police station describing the animal and the place and time of taking.
D. Release From Confinement: Animals shall be released to their owners after immunization of any such animal for rabies, and after payment of the confinement and maintenance fees. (1988 Code § 10.20; amd. Ord. 191, - -2021)