(A) ABANDONMENT is defined as dropping off or leaving an animal on the street, road, or highway, or in a public place, or the private property of another person, firm, corporation; or in the case of a dog impounded at the animal shelter, a dog is presumed to be abandoned by its owner if they have taken no affirmative action to redeem the dog for a period of five days from the date of notice of impoundment.
(B) Animals may be left at the shelter by arrangement with shelter staff. If the owner refuses to redeem or pay fees for his animal, the owner may be cited for abandonment and the dog will be placed for adoption.
(Ord. 524, passed 9-13-2010)