Sec. 3-7. - Impounding, reclaiming, euthanizing of animals.

(a)

Any animal other than a dog found running at large within the city 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 city.

(b)

Any animal other than a dog impounded under the provisions of this chapter may be reclaimed by the owner upon the payment of impoundment fees, unless the animal in question is one deemed to be unlawful to be kept, in which case the owner will have no claim to said animal, and the animal may be disposed of according to law. Owner shall be liable for all pound fees and costs associated with the impounding and disposition of said animal(s).

(c)

Any animal other than a dog impounded under the provisions of this chapter 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 for in section 3-32 or 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 such other regulations as shall be fixed by the city, provided 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 state law, such law shall be complied with.

(Ch. 449, § I, 5-6-08; Ch. 755, § I, 12-3-19)