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New Franklin Redemption ordinance (§ 205.120)

Chapter 205: Animal Control · Article II. Dogs and Cats

Any dog or cat may be redeemed by the owner within three (3) days after the impounding fee for all dogs or cats, whether licensed or unlicensed, upon satisfactory proof that said animal is not infected with rabies, of twenty dollars ($20.00) is paid. A second (2nd) violation will result in a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and for three (3) violations a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) will be assessed. Subsequent impoundments the owner must appear in the Municipal Court of New Franklin for disposition of the matter. In addition, fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each day that a dog or cat is confined in the humane shelter for the cost of feeding shall be paid. If the owner of said dog or cat can be determined, the impounding fee and feeding fee shall be paid, regardless of whether or not the owner redeems said animal.

Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 12 of the city's PDF

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.