§ 4-8. Holding periods for impounded animals.

(a)

An animal, other than a cat, not exhibiting valid identification shall be held for a minimum of three (3) working days, provided a reasonable attempt is made to locate the owner of the animal. A cat not exhibiting valid identification shall not be subject to a minimum holding period and shall be sterilized, ear tipped, rabies vaccinated, and returned to the general location from which it came within a reasonable amount of time.

(b)

An animal exhibiting valid identification shall be held for a minimum of five (5) working days from the date notice is received by the owner or reasonable efforts have been made to notify the owner. In the event such an animal exhibiting identification has been found in a severely injured state which necessitates euthanasia in the best interest of the animal, then a reasonable attempt will be made to contact the owner prior to euthanizing the animal.

(c)

An animal that is voluntarily surrendered by its owner or agent of the owner is not subject to a minimum holding period.

(Ord. No. 2017-49, § 1, 8-7-17; Ord. No. 2018-25, § 1, 4-9-18)