§ 6.24.050. Redemption.

(a)

Conditions generally. The owner or person entitled to the custody of any animal taken up and impounded under the provisions of this title may, at any time before the sale or disposal thereof as provided in this chapter redeem such animal by paying to the director the fees and charges prescribed by this title accruing up to the time of such redemption.

(b)

Redemption charges for cats. For the redeeming of an impounded cat, the fee charged shall be according to the schedule detailed in section 6.24.110 of this chapter, plus an additional charge for the feeding and caring of such cat in the amount to recover the cost for such service. The charge shall be equal to that determined by the auditor-controller for each day or fraction thereof, except for the day on which it is impounded.

(c)

Redemption charges for dogs. For the redeeming of an impounded dog, the fee charged shall be pursuant to a schedule as established from time to time. An additional charge will be imposed for the feeding and caring of such dog in the amount to recover the cost for such service. The charge shall be equal to that determined by the auditor-controller for each day or fraction thereof, except for the day on which it is impounded. If a dog is picked up by the city's agent pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, but is returned to its owner prior to impounding the dog in a county-operated animal shelter, such owner shall pay a fee of such amount as established from time to time. A receipt therefor shall be issued in triplicate; the second copy of the receipt shall be given to the dog's owner.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(10.36.130—10.36.150), 6-27-89)