§ 4-45. Impounding, redeeming by owner, disposition of unredeemed dogs and cats.

(a)

Impoundment authorized. Any dog found without a current tag or any animal found in violation of this chapter may be caught by an animal control officer or animal control supervisor, and imprisoned and impounded at a place maintained or designated for that purpose.

(b)

Disposal of unredeemed animals; fees. After a period of confinement of five days, those animals not claimed may be disposed of through approved humane agencies, or otherwise in a humane manner. Animals shall be released to owners on presentation of proof of ownership and after proper inoculation, licensing and payment of fees, including a $100.00 fine if the animal was at large and is unneutered, for sterilization of the animal prior to release. This fine will be waived if the owner/caretaker agrees in an enforceable contract to alter the animal prior to leaving the shelter.

(c)

Adoption of unclaimed animals. The fee for the adoption of an unclaimed animal shall be as adopted by the board of county commissioners plus any cost required by state statutes to qualify the animal for adoption.

(Code 1979, § 3-27; Ord. No. 006-2006, § 1; Ord. No. 022-2006, § 8)