618.14 IMPOUNDING.

   (a)   Dogs at Large.

      (1)   The Director of Public Service and Safety is hereby authorized to appoint one or more dog wardens for the City.

      (2)   It shall be the duty of the Municipal dog warden(s), and any police officer of the City, to seize any dog found running at large in violation of Section 618.01.

      (3)   Upon seizure, the dog warden(s) or officer shall thereupon convey such animal to the County Dog Warden, who shall impound such animal for a period not to exceed ten days. The cost of impounding shall be borne by the owner; harborer or person having the control of such dog, if known, otherwise such costs of impounding shall be at the expense of the City.

      (4)   Any dog not redeemed within the ten-day period stated above may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the County Dog Warden pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Auglaize County Dog Pound.

      (5)   This division shall not be construed to limit or exempt in any way the liability of the owner, harborer or person having the custody of such dog, for prosecution, under the provisions of Sections 618.01 and 618.07.

(Ord. 72-29. Passed 5-17-72.)

   (b)   Dogs and Cats Without Immunization Tags. Duly appointed persons shall have the authority to seize and impound all dogs and cats that are not properly tagged for immunization and to cause the necessary warrants to be issued for the arrest of violators. Violators of Section 618.105 shall reimburse the City for any expense incurred in boarding or keeping of the dogs or cats according to the prevailing rate charged by City veterinarians.

(1978 Code § 90.03)