(A) Dogs and cats found to be running at large and not under restraint are in violation of this subchapter and are subject to be taken by the Animal Control Officer and impounded at a suitable animal shelter and there confined in a humane manner for a period of five days or until such time as claimed by the owner thereof, whichever occurs sooner, unless said animal is confined due to the animal biting a person. In said case such animal shall be confined for 14 days.
(B) Any animal impounded under the provisions of this subchapter may be re-claimed by the owner upon proper identification and upon payment of impounding fees as set forth herein.
(C) Any animal so impounded under the provisions of this subchapter and not reclaimed by the owner or agent thereof within the stated time period may be placed in the custody of some suitable person which will agree to comply with the provisions of this subchapter and any amendments thereto, and provide a good home for the animal, or such animal may be destroyed and disposed of in a humane manner.
(D) When, in the judgment of the Animal Control Officer, upon advice from a licensed veterinary, it is deemed that an animal should be destroyed for humane, health, or safety reasons, it shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to see that such animal is destroyed, and such animal shall not be permitted to be redeemed by any person.
(E) Immediately upon the impounding of dogs or cats the Animal Control Officer shall make every effort possible to notify the owner of such animal being so impounded and shall further notify the owner of the conditions under which they may regain custody of the animal.
(F) The owner of any animal impounded under the provisions of this subchapter shall be entitled to resume possession of such animal upon the payment of the impounding fees and any and all other conditions set forth herein.
(G) No animal shall be delivered to its owner or claimer by the Animal Control Officer until such time as the person claiming such animal has paid the fine and fees required by this subchapter, and has further established the fact to the Animal Control Officer that such animal is duly licensed and has received all necessary rabies shots.
(Prior Code, § III.1)