(A) All impounded and unredeemed live animals other than bovines, horses, mules, burros and animals with identification markings or tags may be adopted, released or destroyed by the animal control officer five (5) days after being impounded.
(B) The animal control officer may dispose of dogs and cats with license or identification tags/tattoos five (5) days after service of written notice to the person whose name appears on the identification tag or license record. Written notice may be given by hand delivery, by posting on the premises of such person at his last known address or by mailing a copy of such notice by registered or certified mail.
(C) The animal control officer shall make an attempt to contact the person listed on the identification tag or license record by telephone within twenty four (24) hours of a weekday impounding or on the weekday following a weekend impounding. (Ord. 682-00, 9-5-2000)