(A) The owner shall be entitled to resume possession of an impounded dog, except as provided in this section in the cases of certain dogs, upon providing proof of a valid rabies inoculation for the year in which the dog is being held and proper identification requirements and the payment of redemption fees set forth in this section.
(B) In the case of a dangerous dog that the owner has failed to control properly and which has been impounded, redemption may be made only with the consent of the Animal Services Director.
(C) The owner of an impounded dog must apply for the redemption of his or her dog. The dog may not be released unless authorized by the Animal Control Officer with assurance from the owner that proper care and custody will be maintained.
(D) The fees in this subsection shall be collected from the owner by Animal Services and turned over to the County Treasurer, who shall make a monthly accounting of such funds. Such fees, when collected, shall go toward defraying the expense of operating the animal shelter. An initial fee of $15 will be charged for impoundment for a period of one (1) to five (5) days. The additional sum of $5 will be charged for each day the animal is kept beyond five (5) days. Upon a second offense, a fee of $30 will be charged. Upon a third offense, if the Animal Services Director allows the dog to be reclaimed, a fee of $50 will be charged.
(E) If an owner redeeming a dog cannot show proof of inoculation against rabies for the year in which the dog is being held, the owner shall be required to pay $10 for the rabies inoculation.
(County Ord. 17-01, passed 6-26-2017)