A. An impounded dog may be redeemed by payment of a specified pound fee in addition to the daily charges and other charges, if any, for each day the dog has been impounded.
B. Any dog over the age of four months which has been impounded shall not be released from the pound or any shelter which is under contract with the city, unless it shall first be licensed in accordance with the provisions of this code.
C. Any officer acting under the provisions of this code, and impounding a licensed dog, shall give notice in person or by mail to
the last known address of the owner, of the impounding of such dog. If such dog is not redeemed and owner or possessor does not pay the license fee, obtain a tag, and pay the fees required as specified in this code after notice has been given, the officer shall dispose of such dog consistent with state law. (Ord. 303 § 4, 2010; Ord. 163 § 7(C), 1997)