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Animal Information
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| Animals found running at large and are not
claimed by their owner may be put up for adoption after 72
hours. The animal shall be held for 5 days after which the
animal is available for beginning the adoption process on the
sixth day. All animals are held for 10 days. The owner who
allowed the animal to run at large shall remain responsible for
the cost of housing the animal. Persons interested in adopting
an animal may do so in writing at the police department. The
adoption fee for any animal is
$50.00. The adoption fee includes spaying/neutering,
vaccinations, heartworm test, feline disease testing for cats,
flea/tick treatment, and microchip (if available). All animals
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Impoundment of Animals:
Running at Large: Animals found running at large may be
taken and impounded at a facility approved by the Chief
of Police. Upon identification of the owner of an
animal impounded for running at large, the owner will be
notified that they are required to claim the animal
within 10 days of being impounded. If the owner refuses
to claim the animal the owner may be cited for
abandonment of the animal as well as allowing the animal
to run at large. The owner of the animal shall be
responsible for the cost of housing the animal as
follows.
♦ - A $5.00 processing fee for every animal impounded.
♦ - $10.00 per day for housing a dog.
♦ - $8.00 a day for housing a cat.
♦ - Vicious animals and other animals requiring special
housing needs shall be charged depending on the needs of
the specific animal. ♦ -
Proof of Vaccination within the last year must be
presented before the animal can be claimed. If proof of
vaccination cannot be presented the animal shall be
vaccinated by a veterinarian hired by the city at the
cost of $19.00 per vaccination.
The fees detailed may be subject to change based
on kennel and veterinarian agreements. Animals impounded
for running at large which are not returned to their
owner or adopted shall be euthanized after 10 days.
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Vaccination Requirement:
Every dog and cat shall be vaccinated for Rabies by a
veterinarian and shall wear a Rabies Tag issued by the
veterinarian at all times. Puppies and Kittens too
young to be vaccinated shall be confined to their
owner's premises at all times.
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Animals Impounded Because of Cruelty or
Neglect:
An impounded for their safe keeping because of cruelty or
neglect shall be housed at an appropriate facility approved by
the Chief of Police. An animal disposition hearing shall be
scheduled at the next scheduled Municipal Court Date. The owner
of the animal shall be summonsed to the animal disposition
hearing if located. Upon a ruling of the Municipal Court the
animal may be released back to the owner, placed for adoption,
or ordered to be euthanized. The court shall also be requested
to order the owner of the animal to pay all housing and
veterinary fees required to care for the animal.
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Operation of a Kennel:
The keeping or harboring of a total of four or more
adult dogs over the age of six months is considered
operating a kennel. Kennels are only authorized in I
Light Industrial Zoned Districts, with the exception of
Veterinary Clinics located in a Commercial District and
the animals are housed within an enclosed building.
City
Code / Chapter 73 Animals.pdf
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