§ 91.050. Impoundment and notice; recovery by owner or other disposition.

(A)

Impoundment and notice. Any cat or dog found within the corporate limits of the city running at-large or without a current license tag as required by § 91.040 shall be impounded by the animal control officer or any person or persons as may be authorized by the city manager, who shall notify the owner, if known, as soon as practicable. If the owner is unknown, the animal will be impounded in the animal shelter in a humane manner for a period of not less than five days and thereafter disposed of as set forth in paragraph (C) of this section if not sooner claimed by the owner.

(B)

Recovery by the owner. The owner of an impounded dog or cat may recover same by paying the dog or cat impound fees as set forth in § 99.110

(C)

Disposition of animals. Any animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter and not reclaimed within five days may be:

(1)

Humanely destroyed (if a manner of destruction is required by a federal, state, or county law, that requirement shall be followed);

(2)

Placed in the custody of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner who will agree to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and any other laws as may govern the ownership of the animal, and who pays to the city the cat or dog impound fees, license fees, etc.; or

(3)

Given to a humane society who will agree to attempt to place the animal with a person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner or dispose of it in a humane manner.

(Ord. 95-008, passed 9-14-95)