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Sec. 4-66. - Animals other than dogs.#
Any animal other than a dog found running at large within the town limits may be impounded or disposed of according to law when such action is required either to protect the animal or to protect the residents of the town.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)
Sec. 4-67. - Reclaiming generally.#
Any animal impounded under the provisions of this article may be reclaimed by the owner upon the payment of fines and fees.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)
Sec. 4-68. - Reclaiming nuisance animals.#
Any dog or other animal may be reclaimed the first time it is impounded for being a public nuisance upon payment of all fines and fees. However, such animal may not be reclaimed when so impounded on a second or subsequent occasion unless such reclamation is authorized by the animal control officer or by a court having jurisdiction in the matter and suit is commenced and notice given before five days have elapsed.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)
Sec. 4-69. - Disposition of unclaimed animals.#
Any dog or other animal impounded under the provisions of this article and not reclaimed by its owner within ten days may be placed in the custody of another licensed releasing agency; in the custody of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner and who agrees to comply with the provisions of G.L. 1956, § 4-19-16, this chapter and such other regulations as shall be established; or humanely destroyed by the animal control officer.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)
Sec. 4-70. - Destruction of certain animals.#
When in the judgment of the animal control officer, any police officer or a licensed veterinarian, an animal should be destroyed for humane reasons, such animal may not be reclaimed.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)
Sec. 4-71. - Impoundment fees.#
(a)
Fees for impoundment of any animal impounded under this chapter shall be as follows:
First day animal is impounded: $10.00
Each additional day animal is sheltered: $5.00
Fees cannot be waived, but can be adjusted with the approval of the police chief or designee.
(b)
Any animal impounded under this article may be reclaimed as provided in this article upon payment by the owner to the animal control officer of all applicable fines and fees. Fees may include any direct expenses associated with the apprehension, boarding and care given to the animal by the town.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010; Ord. of 9-8-2010(1); Ord. of 04-24-2024 (1))
Sec. 4-72. - Records.#
The animal control officer shall keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into his/her custody.
(Ord. of 1-13-2010)