A. All impounded dogs found wearing a current dog license tag shall be kept in the Animal Control Center for a period of not less than five days unless redeemed within such period.

B. All impounded dogs not wearing a current dog license tag shall be kept in the Animal Control Center for a period of not less than 72 hours unless redeemed within such period.

C. Following the impoundment of any dog, the Chief of Animal Control shall notify the owner of any licensed dog or the owner of any unlicensed dog, if known, either personally or in writing, and personally or by telephone if reasonably possible, after which said dog will be otherwise disposed of as authorized by this chapter.

D. Any impounded bovine animal shall be kept in the Animal Control Center for at least five days unless it is redeemed within such period.

E. Any other animal impounded, except dogs and bovine animals, shall be kept in the Animal Control Center for at least five days unless it is redeemed within such period.

F. Following the impoundment of any animal other than dogs, the Chief of Animal Control shall notify the owner, if known, in writing, or if the owner is not known, he may publish such notices and advertisements as he deems necessary for the return of such animal. Written notice to owners of licensed dogs shall be by certified mail and the animal control officer shall maintain a record of all mailings for a period of not less than one year.

G. Any animal which is voluntarily surrendered to or deposited with the Animal Control Center or authorized personnel thereof by the owner shall not be deemed to be impounded and need not be kept or retained for any minimum period of time.

H. Any cat impounded, other than under SCC 8.08.170, shall be cared for by the Chief of Animal Control for not less than three days after which such cat may be humanely destroyed or otherwise disposed of.

I. Any impounded cat found wearing a tag adequately identifying the owner shall be held for a period of not less than five days unless redeemed within such period. (Ord. 836, eff. 3/21/96; Ord. 757, eff. 4/19/90. Formerly 8.08.350)