(A) Upon receiving notice from the Administrator, it shall be the duty of the owner or delegate of such impounded dog or cat to immediately redeem same, unless such dog or cat has been impounded for:
(1) Biting some person;
(2) Being afflicted with rabies;
(3) Being suspected of being afflicted with rabies; or
(4) Being a dangerous animal pursuant to this chapter.
(B) If the owner of the impounded dog(s) or cat(s) desires to make redemption thereof, he shall redeem his animals within 72 hours of the date and time of notice, excepting weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays, by presenting to the Animal Shelter Manager or delegate the following:
(1) Proof of current rabies inoculation and registration, or payment for the inoculation and registration costs incurred by the animal shelter to inoculate and register the dog(s) or cat(s);
(2) Payment for all lawful fees accrued pursuant to this chapter for impounding such dog(s) or cat(s), including redemption, boarding, inoculation, registration, and medical fees accrued;
(3) Payment for implantation of a microchip, if applicable; and
(4) Paying all adjudicated fines and fees owed for violation of this code.
(Ord. E-19-97, passed 5-29-2019) Penalty, see § 90.99