(A) Any dog or cat may be reclaimed from the animal shelter by its owner within the time specified in the notice by paying the City Administrator or their designee the license fee (if not paid for the current year) and the cost of boarding, or presentation of a receipt showing payment of the boarding fee.
(B) Any animal that is not redeemed by the owner becomes the property of the City of St. Charles. Suitable animals may be placed for adoption. Animals may be euthanized or otherwise disposed of, as directed by the vet clinic.
(C) Notwithstanding this section, the owner shall remain subject to all other penalties contained in this code.
(1987 Code, § 403.08) (Am. Ord. 625, passed 9-8-2020)