Sec. 8-76. - Redemption of impounded dogs.

(a)

The owner shall be entitled to regain possession of any impounded dogs, except as provided in this article in the cases of certain dogs, upon the payment of the currently required impoundment fees. Proof of ownership might include a license receipt, affidavit of neighbors, a photograph, etc.

(b)

Any other animal impounded under the provisions of this article may be reclaimed by the owner upon the payment of the currently required impoundment fees.

(c)

Any dog or other animal impounded under the provisions of this article and not reclaimed by its owner within five days may be humanely destroyed by the animal control officer, have its title transferred to the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals as provided in section 8-74(b), or be placed in the custody of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner and who will agree to comply with the provisions of this article and such other regulations as shall be fixed by the city. Provided, however, that if the animal is one as to which the respective rights of the owner and the person in possession or custody are determined by the state, such law shall be complied with.

(Code 1973, § 4-12.5; Code 1994, § 8-35; Ord. of 9-29-2014(1))