5-15-44. DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED LICENSED ANIMALS.

As soon as practicable after impoundment, the Licensing Authority shall notify the owner, provided that a name tag including the owners name, address, and telephone number is attached to the dog or cat’s collar or harness. Any impounded animal which is licensed may be redeemed by the owner upon payment of an impoundment fee, care and feeding fee, veterinary fees, and such other costs as set by the Licensing Authority. If such animal, is not redeemed within eight (8) days, it shall be deemed abandoned and the Licensing Authority may humanely destroy said animal. As soon as practicable after impoundment, the Licensing Authority shall notify the owner, provided that a name tag including the owner’s name, address, and telephone number is attached to the dog or cat’s collar or harness. Any impounded animal which is not licensed may be redeemed, upon payment of the payment of the license fee, impoundment fee, care and feeding fee, veterinary charges, and presentation of proof of rabies vaccination, and such other costs as set by the Licensing Authority. If such animal is not wearing its tags as required by this code is not redeemed within three (3) days, it shall be deemed abandoned and the Licensing Authority may humanely destroy the animal as such.