§ 6.04.070. Impoundment of animals.

A.

Animal Control Agency.

1.

The city of Juneau may contract with or enter into an agreement with such person, persons, organization or corporation to provide for the operation of an animal shelter, impoundment of stray animals, confinement of certain animals, disposition of impoundment animals and for assisting in the administration of rabies vaccination programs.

2.

The city of Juneau delegates to any such animal control agency the authority to act pursuant to the provisions of this section.

B.

Impounding of Animals. In addition to any forfeiture penalty hereinafter provided for a violation of this chapter, a law enforcement or animal control officer may impound any dog, cat or other animal which habitually pursues any vehicle upon any street, alley or highway of this city, assaults or attacks any person, is at large within the city, or is infected with rabies.

C.

Claiming Animal; Disposal of Unclaimed Animals.

1.

Seizure. A police officer or any animal control officer appointed by the common council may attempt to capture and restrain dogs or other animals running at large or in other violation of this chapter, and shall confine and capture or restrain animals in a suitable dog pound or other enclosure. After seizure of animals under this section by a law enforcement or animal control officer, the animal shall be impounded.

2.

Retention and Disposition of Unclaimed Animals. All dogs or other animals apprehended shall be transmitted to the Dodge County humane society to be handled in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and the policies of that facility.

3.

Notification. A person who captures or restrains a dog or other animal shall notify or deliver the dog or other animal to the county pound or humane society or to any officer within twelve (12) hours of capture or restraint. Any police officer or city official to whom a dog or other animal is delivered shall attempt to notify the owner as soon as possible if the owner is known or can be ascertained with reasonable effort.

4.

Claiming Animals. The owner or representative, or keeper of any dog or other animal so confined may reclaim such animal from the police department at any time before transmittal to the Dodge County humane society, if:

a.

The owner, representative or keeper gives his or her name and address;

b.

The owner, representative or keeper presents evidence that the dog is licensed and presents evidence that the dog is vaccinated against rabies, or a receipt from a licensed veterinarian for repayment of a rabies inoculation;

c.

The owner, representative or keeper pays the cost of apprehending, boarding fees, necessary medical treatment and impounding fees, if any.

5.

Payment of Costs. Payment of costs and charges shall be made to the city of Juneau and may be paid directly through the Juneau Police Department. Upon identification of the owner of a dog or other animal so apprehended or confined, all city costs and charges shall be billed to such owner.

D.

City Not Liable for Impounding Animals. The city and/or its animal control agency shall not be liable for the death of any animal which has been impounded or disposed of pursuant to this section.

(Ord. 25-2000 (part))