§ 8.04.200. Redemption—Fees.

(a)

Any dog or cat impounded under the provisions of this chapter may be redeemed by its owner or authorized representative within five days from the date of impounding upon payment of such person to the police officer or person in charge of the animal shelter where the dog or cat is confined for the use of the city, the following fees:

(1)

A redemption fee of twenty dollars;

(2)

The amount of the current veterinarian inoculation fee unless current inoculation is proven;

(3)

Five dollars for each day that the dog or cat has been impounded;

(4)

The license fee imposed by this chapter unless valid license is proven.

No animal will be released pursuant to this section, unless payment of fees is received or proof established excusing payment.

(b)

Any owner or keeper of a dog or cat may leave such dog or cat with the city for disposition as an impounded animal for a fee of twenty-five dollars; provided, such owner or keeper signs a written waiver relinquishing all rights to the animal and supplies satisfactory proof of ownership.

(Ord. 457 § 2(part), 2007; Ord. 393 (part), 2000).