A. Absence Of Collar: Any dog found anywhere in the village not having a collar upon its neck and a current rabies tag affixed thereto shall be apprehended as a stray and rabies suspect and impounded as a public nuisance.
B. Impoundment: Lake County animal control is hereby authorized to catch such dogs and deliver them to existing pounds and animal hospitals which are hereby authorized to receive them and charge the normal daily rate of the pounds and hospitals for dogs of similar size and like breed for board and room.
C. Payment Of Fees: The owners of dogs so impounded may claim them upon paying to the pound or hospital the above rate. In addition, the owner must pay the cost of inoculation of the dog.
D. Unclaimed Animals: All stray and rabies suspect dogs not claimed by the owner within three (3) days may be humanely dispatched or disposed of at the discretion of Lake County animal control. (Ord. 34, 4-1-1968)