§ 8-152. Release of impounded animals.

(a)

If the owner of an impounded animal seeks to redeem the animal, the executive director may require the owner to:

(1)

Provide proof of ownership satisfactory to the department;

(2)

Comply with the license and sterilization requirements in this chapter;

(3)

Pay any applicable redemption fees and boarding fees;

(4)

Allow the department to microchip the animal; and

(5)

Allow the department to sterilize the animal.

(b)

In the event the impounded animal has been impounded more than once, an escalating fee shall be assessed for each subsequent impoundment.

(c)

A person contesting the executive director's ownership determination may appeal the decision to the board.

(Ord. No. 672-18, § 1, 7-16-18)