91.07 Redemption of Impounded Animals
91.07 REDEMPTION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
(a) An impounded animal shall be returned to its owner upon written certification of intent to comply with Sections 91.02 and 91.08 of this Chapter and payment of all charges for care and medical treatment incurred by the animal shelter in holding such animal provided that any animal that has bitten a person may not be returned to its owner unless authorized by the Health Officer and/or Animal Services Officer. Prior to any non-immunized animal being returned to its owner, the owner shall pay the cost of immunization and an administrative fee to the animal shelter. The owner will then receive a certificate, which certificate shall entitle the owner to have the animal immunized at the veterinarian’s office indicated on the certificate.
(b) Not withstanding any other section of this Chapter, any animal shall be promptly destroyed for public health considerations or humane reasons upon the written order of the Health Officer or a licensed veterinarian by the animal shelter holding such animal.
More Categories:
- 91.01 Definitions
- 91.02 Registration
- 91.03 Owner ID Tag and Collar
- 91.04 Restraint and Quietude
- 91.05 Removal of Excrement
- 91.06 Impoundment
- 91.08 Rabies Control
- 91.09 Reports of Bite Cases
- 91.10 State Laws and Regulations
- 91.11 Investigation
- 91.12 Records
- 91.13 Animal Control Fund
- 91.14 Kennels and Pet Shops
- 91.15 Dangerous/Vicious Dogs
- 91.16 Humane Care of Animals
- 91.17 Enforcement
- 91.19 Penalty
- 91.19 Unconstitutionality Clause