(a) The Police Division or Animal Warden may impound every animal, including but not limited to dogs and cats, found in violation of Section 505.01.
(b) If that dog is found not wearing a valid dog license tag, the dog shall forthwith be turned over to an officer charged by law with the custody and disposal of those dogs. If the dog is wearing a valid dog license tag or the identity of the owner or custodian is otherwise established, notice shall immediately be given to the licensee, owner, or custodian that the dog has been impounded. The notice may be by telephone or by ordinary mail to the last known address of the licensee, owner, or custodian. The dog shall not be released except upon the payment of reasonable expenses for its taking and keeping. Any dog remaining unclaimed within ten days of the mailing of written notice, or of actual notice thereof, shall be sold or otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
(c) If the animal, including a cat, has been impounded, notice shall immediately be given to the licensee, owner, or custodian, if known, to the officer charged by law with the custody and disposal of such animal. The notice may be by telephone or by ordinary mail to the last known address of the licensee, owner, or custodian. The animal, including a cat, shall not be released except upon payment of reasonable expenses for its taking and keeping. Any animal, including a cat, remaining unclaimed within ten days of the mailing of written notice, or of actual notice thereof, shall be sold or otherwise disposed of as provided by law.
(1987 Code 90.10)