§ 8-36. Impoundment of animals; notice to owner.

(a)

Impoundment of animals. Any animal found running at large, in danger, in need of immediate medical care or treatment due to a life threatening illness or injury, or otherwise engaged in any activity or existing in a condition prohibited by this chapter shall be taken and impounded at a county animal control facility.

(b)

Notice. The county animal control shall immediately make diligent efforts to ascertain the identity of any impounded domestic animal's owner. If the owner's identity, telephone number, or address may be ascertained through a legible name plate, rabies tag, or microchip, county animal control shall, within 24 hours of receipt, contact the owner by telephone or send notice of impoundment to the owner by statutory overnight delivery. If the owner's identity, telephone number, or address cannot be ascertained through a legible name plate, rabies tag, or microchip, county animal control shall post notice in a conspicuous place at the location where the animal was impounded.

(c)

Notice upon removal from private residence. If the animal is removed from a private residence, notice shall be left at the owner's residence advising the owner of the impoundment and reason for impoundment.

(Ord. No. 16-008 , 12-19-2016)