(A) It shall be the duty of animal control officers to capture, secure and remove in a humane manner to the animal shelter any dog violating any of the provisions of this subchapter. The dogs so impounded shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be provided with a sufficient supply of food and fresh water each day.
(B) Each impounded dog shall be kept and maintained at the pound for a period of not less than five days after public notice has been given unless reclaimed earlier by the owner. Notice of impoundment of all animals, including any significant marks or identifications, shall be posted at the office of the Municipal Clerk within 24 hours after impoundment as public notification of such impoundment.
(C) Any dog may be reclaimed by its owner during the period of impoundment by payment of a general impoundment fee and daily board fee as set by resolution of the governing body and on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk. The owner shall then be required to comply with the licensing and rabies vaccination requirements prior to release. If the dog is not claimed at the end of required waiting period after public notice has been given the municipality may dispose of the dog in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations pertaining to the same; provided, that if, in the judgment of the municipality, a suitable home can be found for any such dog within the municipality, the dog shall be turned over to that person and the new owner shall then be required to pay all fees and meet all licensing and vaccinating requirements provided in this subchapter.
(D) The municipality shall acquire legal title to any unlicensed dog impounded in the animal shelter for a period longer than the required waiting period after giving notice. All dogs shall be destroyed and buried in the summary and humane manner as prescribed by the Board of Health unless a suitable home can be found for such dog.
(Prior Code, § 6-117) (Ord. 895, passed 6-12-2012)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see Neb. RS 17-548 and 71-4408