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9.10.010 - Purpose#
If any dog shall trespass or do damage upon the premises of any person, the party aggrieved, whether he be the owner or the occupant of such premises, may recover damages by any action at law against the owner of the trespassing dog or by restraining and impounding the dog in the manner provided.
9.10.020 - Impoundment Authorized#
Every police officer or other designated official may apprehend any dog found running at large, not wearing his tag, or which is in violation of this Title and may impound such dog in the pound or other suitable place. The Animal Control Officer, or some other designated official, upon receiving any dog, shall made a complete registry, entering the breed, color and sex of the dog and whether licensed. If licensed, he shall enter the name and address of the owner and number of the license.
9.10.030 - Interference with Impounding Prohibited#
It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, delay, interfere with or obstruct the Animal Control Officer or any of his assistants when engaging in capturing, securing or taking to the dog pound any dog or dogs liable to be impounded, or advise the breaking open of any dog pound or ambulance, wagon or other vehicle used for the collecting or conveying of dogs to the dog pound.
9.10.040 - Shelter Record Keeping Requirements#
The Animal Control Officer or other authorized representative shall keep a record of each animal impounded by him, the date of receipt of such animal, the date and manner of its disposal and if redeemed, reclaimed or sold, the name of the person by whom redeemed, reclaiming, or purchasing thereof, together with die number of any tag and the date of any tag exhibited or issued upon the redemption or sale of such animal.
9.10.050 - Redemption Requirements#
Any dog impounded as a licensed or unlicensed dog may be redeemed and taken from such pound by the owner or any authorized person, upon exhibiting to the Animal Control Officer or person having charge of said pound, a certificate of registry as provided in VMC 9.10.020, showing that the license imposed by this Title has been paid for such dog and upon paying the person in charge of the pound an impounding fee in such amount established by resolution of the Town Council for each and every day such dog shall have been impounded all impounded dogs not redeemed within five (5) days shall be delivered to the humane society or officer to determine other suitable alternatives.