If the name of the owner or custodian of an animal found at large is known or can be obtained with reasonable dispatch, the animal control officer may attempt contact with such owner and advise the owner of the location of the animal and attempt to make arrangements to return the animal. If the animal owner is not available, the animal control officer may provide written notice to the registered owner explaining who the owner must contact to reclaim the animal. The officer may remove the animal to the nearest shelter that will accept the animal. The ultimate responsibility for locating an impounded animal is the owner's. (Ord. 512-2012, 5-17-2012)