Boonville Redemption procedures and fees ordinance (§ 4-67)

(a) In the event a dog or cat impounded is registered with the city or otherwise identifiable as to its owner, the animal control officer shall send written notice to the address of the person shown to be the owner. Said notice shall indicate that unless the owner redeems the dog or cat within five days from the date of this notice, it may be sold, adopted out, or destroyed by the animal control officer.

(b) Any dog or cat may be redeemed by the owner within five days after impoundment after showing proof of vaccinations, consent to enter animal city registry if not already registered and payment of impound fees and costs.

(c) The impound fee and daily board costs are authorized under the schedule of administrative fees by the city council. The impounding fee and daily boarding costs shall be paid in addition to fines and court costs levied if applicable. If the owner of said dog or cat can be determined, the impounding fee and board fee shall be paid regardless of whether or not the owner redeems said animal.

(d) In addition to any other fees, costs or penalties imposed by this section, the owner or controlling party shall be responsible to pay all reasonable costs and expenses necessary for:

(1) The care and maintenance fees as well as fees for implantation of identifying technology imposed by the city animal shelter of neglected or abandoned animals during their impoundment;

(2) The disposal of any dead or diseased animals within the person's custody or ownership;

(3) The reduction of resulting organic debris affecting the immediate area of the neglect or abandonment; and

(4) The avoidance or minimization of any public health risks created by the neglect or abandonment of the animals.

(e) In the event the impounded dog or cat is not registered with the city and not redeemed or claimed by the owner for five days, the animal control officer shall sell, adopt out or destroy said animal.