§ 6.08.090. Disposition of impounded dogs.

A.

Any dog which has been impounded may be redeemed during the first three days after being impounded by any person claiming to own or act for the owner of such dog, and after such three days any dog may be claimed by any person, on payment of the fees and costs as set forth in Section 6.08.100. If any such animal be not redeemed within four days of being impounded, such animal shall be subject to being destroyed by the order of the chief of police of the city Hoonah, or his/her designee, or:

1.

Such animal may be kept and offered for sale at a price fixed by the chief of police;

2.

Released by the chief of police or his/her designee to any person who shall pay the fees required by Section 6.08.050 or such portion, including license, as the chief of police may require;

3.

Can be destroyed or released to a humane organization by the chief of police.

B.

When any dog not bearing a collar or harness to which is attached a license shall be impounded, the chief of police or pound master shall give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of such impounding by posting notice of such impounding giving the breed, color, sex and other identifying characteristics of such impounded dog, together with the date and place of apprehension. Such notice shall be posted at three public places.

(Ord. 97-05-05 § 5 (part); Ord. 91-12-13 § 6 (part); Ord. 86-12-11-02 § 5: Ord. 86-12-11-01 § 5 (part): prior code § 12.20.050)