§ 5-29. Obtaining release of impounded animals.  


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  • Owners of impounded animals may retrieve or otherwise obtain the release of their animals from the shelter only after the applicable cash payment of those fees and charges as set forth in section 5-24 of this article, the presentment of proof of a current city license as required by section 5-49, and the presentment of proof of a current rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian. In the event the animal has not been vaccinated but all applicable fees and charges have been paid, and proof of a current city license has been provided, the animal control officer shall transport the animal, to the veterinarian of the owner's choice within the city limits for rabies vaccination. The owner shall pay to the city a transportation fee of twenty dollars ($20.00). Fees charged by the veterinarian shall be paid by the owner. At animal control's discretion, the owner may be allowed to transport the animal themselves after signing an agreement to vaccinate the animal and paying a deposit in the amount of twenty dollars ($20.00) to ensure the unvaccinated animal actually receives the rabies vaccine. The deposit is refundable upon proof that the animal received a rabies vaccine.

(Ord. No. 2018-01, § XIX, 1-2-18; Ord. No. 2018-19, § II, 5-3-18)