§ 5-103. Redemption by owner or keeper of dogs and cats.

(a)

The owner or keeper of an animal impounded under these rules, except those animals suspected of being rabid, may redeem the animal within three (3) days following the impoundment date. If the owner is known and notified and does not redeem the animal within three (3) days, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the animal may be processed under these rules. All applicable fees concerning redemption shall be paid as a condition of redemption by the owner or keeper.

(b)

No owner or keeper may be permitted to adopt his/her own animal under these rules. Such owner or keeper must comply with section 5-104 in order to redeem an animal that has been impounded pursuant to state law and these rules.

(c)

The rules of this section shall have no application with respect to animals surrendered by the owner or keeper to the animal services department for immediate adoption or destruction as provided for in section 5-106(a).

(Ord. of 6-7-95, § VI(2); Ord. of 11-6-00, § VI(2); Amend. of 10-3-16; Amend. of 2-19-18; Amend. of 8-6-18)