§ 10.20.380. Impoundment of Unaltered Dog or Cat.

A.

The owner or custodian of an impounded unaltered dog or cat may reclaim the unaltered dog or cat if:

1.

The dog or cat is spayed or neutered by a Department veterinarian at the owner or custodian's expense; or

2.

The dog or cat is spayed or neutered by another Director-approved veterinarian at the owner or custodian's expense. The owner or custodian must pay the Department's transportation costs to deliver the dog to the chosen veterinarian. The veterinarian must sign and return a certificate of sterility to the Department within 10 days after the surgery; or

3.

At the discretion of the Director, the owner or custodian agrees to have the dog or cat altered and to submit a certificate of sterility signed by a veterinarian within 10 days after the surgery; or

4.

The owner or custodian otherwise demonstrates compliance with Section 10.20.350.

B.

Costs of Impoundment.

1.

The owner or custodian of an unaltered dog or cat will be charged for the costs of impoundment, including daily board and care costs.

2.

The costs of impoundment are a lien on the dog or cat. The dog or cat will not be returned to its owner or custodian until the costs are paid. The dog or cat will be deemed abandoned if the owner or custodian does not pay the lien amount within 14 days after the notice of the lien is personally delivered or mailed to the owner or custodian.

(Ord. 2015-0048 § 19, 2015: Ord. 2006-0029 § 5 (part), 2006.)