(A) Any unlicensed animal found running at large shall be taken up by the agents of the Animal Control Authority, and impounded in the animal shelter in a humane manner for a period of not less than three days, and may thereafter be disposed of in a humane manner if not claimed by its owner. An animal not claimed by its owner before the expiration of three days shall become the property of the Animal Control Authority and shall be disposed of at its discretion except as hereinafter provided.
(B) The Animal Control Authority may transfer title of all animals held by it at its animal shelter to the Humane Society after the legal detention period has expired and the animal has not been claimed by its owner. In the event of such transfer of title it is expressly understood that the Humane Society shall pay for each animal's food until it shall be removed from the animal shelter.
(C) When an animal is found running at large, and its owner is known to the agents of the Animal Control Authority, such animal need not be impounded, but the agent may, at his discretion, cite the owner of such animal to appear to answer charges of violation of this chapter.
(D) Immediately upon impounding any animal, the agents of the Animal Control Authority shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of such animal so impounded, and inform such owner of the conditions whereby he may regain custody of such animal.
(E) Animals other than dogs and cats shall be impounded when found running at large within the town's limits and shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable law.
('83 Code, § 3-15 V. A. - E.)