[R.O. 2009 §4-76; Ord. No. 409 §17, 2-12-1980]
The Chief of Police, Health Commissioner or their deputies or
designated representatives shall have the power to impound by delivery
to the animal pound of the City any animal caught or taken into custody
pursuant to this Chapter. Upon receipt of such animal at the pound,
a record shall be made of the time, date and place of capture, the
species if known, a description of such animal, the name and address
of the owner and the number of the license, if the animal is licensed.
A copy of such report shall be forwarded to the Police Department
promptly. If the owner of such impounded animal is or becomes known,
notice of the impoundment shall be sent to such owner at his/her last
known address. If the name or address of the owner of such animal
is not known, notice of the impoundment shall be posted at the City's
animal pound and the City Hall. The notice shall describe the animal
and the time, date and place of its capture. In addition to the above
notice, if the owner of such impounded animal becomes known, a prosecution
for violation of this Chapter shall be instituted in the Municipal
Court against such owner.
[R.O. 2009 §4-77; Ord. No. 409 §18, 2-12-1980]
Any dog or cat impounded as provided herein may be redeemed
to the custody of the owner or any other person having the right of
possession of such animal upon the presentation of a proper license
and upon payment of a redemption fee as may be fixed by the County
of St. Louis or the Health Commissioner, which shall be not less than
five dollars ($5.00). If such animal is not redeemed in the manner
provided herein within seven (7) days after its capture and notice
to the owner, such animal shall, at the discretion of the Health Commissioner
or Police, be disposed of as provided in this Chapter or such animal
may be redeemed by any other person before its disposal on securing
a license for such animal, if required, and paying the board bill
and fees required herein.
