Any dog in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter may be impounded. Any other animal in violation of any provisions of this chapter may be impounded as well, if possible, and accepted by the poundmaster.
If any dangerous, fierce, or vicious animal cannot be safely taken up and impounded, such animal may be destroyed only by a police officer.
A. For every animal taken up and impounded as provided herein, there shall be paid to the poundmaster whatever fees are currently in effect based on the duration of time the animal is impounded, as well as any necessary redemption fees, and other costs which may be assessed.
B. Whenever an animal has been impounded in accordance with this chapter, the Chief of Police or his authorized agent shall give notice to redeem of not less than seven (7) days to the owner of such animal if known. Such notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the owner. An affidavit or testimony of the Chief of Police or his authorized agent who mailed such notice shall be prima facie evidence of receipt of such notice by the owner of such animal. In case the owner of any impounded animal desires to make redemption thereof within the time prescribed, he may do so on the following conditions:
1. He/she must present proof of current rabies inoculation or he/she must pay for the rabies inoculation; and
2. He/she must pay for the board of the animal for the period it has been impounded. (Ord. 2016-12-28, 12-1-2016)