The People for Pets Humane Society, or Twin Falls County Sheriff's office, shall capture and impound any dog running at large or found to be a nuisance pursuant to this Chapter. Notice and terms of the impoundment, redemption and disposal of such dogs shall be as follows:
A. Record Of Impounding: Immediately after impounding any dog hereunder it shall be the duty of the People for Pets Humane Society, to enter upon the records of the animal shelter, the date of impounding, the description of the dog impounded, and the record as whether or not such dog has been licensed as required by the People for Pets Humane Society.
B. Licensed Dogs: Within twenty four (24) hours after impoundment of a dog with a valid license, the People for Pets Humane Society shall give notice of impoundment by mailing a letter or contacting the known owner of said dog and shall notify the owner of his right to redeem the dog from impoundment within forty eight (48) hours from the day of impoundment.
C. Reclaiming Dog; Fees: Any licensed or unlicensed dog may be reclaimed by the owner thereof within forty eight (48) hours of impoundment by first presenting a current dog license if the dog is unlicensed, and by paying the People for Pets Humane Society ten dollars ($10.00) if spayed or fifteen dollars ($15.00) if not spayed for the impoundment of the dog, and three dollars ($3.00) per day for boarding for first time offender dogs and twenty dollars ($20.00) for each a second offense and thirty dollars ($30.00) if spayed or forty five dollars ($45.00) if not spayed for third offense by the same thereafter. Said fee shall be maintained in a trust account to be administered by the People for Pets Humane Society and used for the care and control of county dogs.
D. Unclaimed Dogs: Any dog unclaimed or not redeemed within forty eight (48) hours of impoundment shall become the sole property of the People for Pets Humane Society, to offer for adoption as appropriate to any person after obtaining a current license for said dog, or destruction as is appropriate. (Ord. 133, 6-26-1995)