§ 14-38. Redemption of impounded animal.  


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  • (a)

    The owner of any animal impounded under this chapter may redeem such animal by paying the poundage and boarding fees, together with the cost of advertising, if any.

    (b)

    The owner of an impounded animal bearing a tag or other evidence indicating current vaccination shall be notified and such animal shall be held by the city for six days after its capture and impoundment. All other animals shall be held for four days. After the respective periods of time indicated in this subsection, all unredeemed animals shall become subject to sale or destruction as provided in this article.

(Code 1967, § 5-9; Ord. No. 2566, § 2, 10-26-78)