6.08.120 - Redeeming impounded animals.

A.

An owner of an impounded animal may redeem the animal if the owner does so before disposition, and if the owner pays:

1.

The impound fee (impoundment of animals on multiple occasions are subject to increased fees as set forth in the consolidated fee schedule);

2.

Daily board charges;

3.

Any veterinary costs incurred during impoundment, including rabies vaccination;

4.

License fees, if required by the code; and

5.

A sterilization deposit, if required by Section 6.08.100 or 6.06.110.

B.

Impound fees shall be established in the consolidated fee schedule, and may be divided into categories based upon species or size.

C.

No impound fee is assessed if an owner reports a suspicion of rabies in the owner's animal, in compliance with this chapter, unless the suspected animal bit another animal or person.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)