Any person owning, possessing or keeping a dog which has been allowed to run at large and which has been impounded may claim and retrieve such dog from the agents of the city by payment of the cost of impounding said dog, if the dog has been vaccinated within the year next proceeding such impounding, and is currently tagged as required by the law. Proof of the animal’s vaccination will be required of the owner; and, if in fact, the animal has not been vaccinated, there will be a fee of $5 collected prior to the release of the animal. This will cover the charge for vaccination prior to return. In addition, the bond/fine for permitting an animal to run loose will be as follows:
(A) First offense: $30 per animal
(B) Second offense: $50 per animal
(C) Third offense: $70 per animal
(D) Fourth and subsequent offenses will require a mandatory court appearance; and, the punishment may not exceed $100 plus the costs of court.
(Ord. 210, passed 2-8-93; Am. Ord. 409, passed 5-19-08)