Any dog or cat found running at large as defined in this chapter may be taken by the Animal Control Officer and impounded in the animal shelter to be confined in a humane manner. Any animal impounded and not claimed by its owners at the expiration of five days may be disposed of at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, or appointed designee, except as hereinafter provided in certain cases of certain dogs or cats. Immediately after impounding such dog or cat before euthanizing or disposing of it, the owner shall be given notice of the conditions whereby he or she may regain possession of such dog or cat. If any owner has requested his or her animal to be euthanized and disposed of humanely, the Animal Control Officer or appointed designee may collect from said owner a fee that will cover the cost of such euthanization or disposal.
(Ord. 33, passed 7-8-2010)