Title 6 ANIMALS
Chapter 6.20 IMPOUNDING OF ANIMALS
6.20.040 Redemption of impounded animals.
A. The owner of any impounded animal may redeem the animal
within the minimum period before disposal by paying the costs incurred during
the impoundment, and the costs of any necessary license if the animal was
unlicensed, and if the impounded animal is a dog, the cost of an inoculation
against rabies if the owner cannot prove the dog has been properly inoculated as
provided for in Section 6.16.010.
B. If the owner does not redeem the animal within the minimum
period before disposal, then any person may redeem it by paying the costs set
out in subsection A of this section.
C. If the animal is not redeemed as set forth in this
section, it shall be destroyed in a humane manner, and any unpaid costs incurred
by a licensed veterinarian or animal shelter in compliance with this chapter
shall be paid by the village to the veterinarian or shelter in an amount not to
exceed fifteen dollars upon receipt by the village of an itemized bill setting
forth those costs. (Ord. 1978-7 § 4-4, 1978)