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Article XII — Impoundment.

Sec. 5-149. - Duration of impoundment.

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sonoma County

Except as provided by Section 5-141:

(a)

Any impounded dog found wearing a current dog license tag or other form of identification shall be kept at the county animal shelter for a period of not less than ten (10) days unless redeemed within such period.

(b)

Any impounded dog not wearing a current dog license tag or other form of identification shall be kept at the county animal shelter for a period of not less than seventy-two (72) hours unless redeemed within such period.

(c)

Any impounded livestock, except a bovine animal, shall be kept at the county animal shelter or such other place as may be approved by the director for a period of not less than fourteen (14) days unless redeemed within such period.

(d)

Any bovine animal shall be kept at the county animal shelter or such other place as may be approved by the director for a period of not less than five (5) days unless redeemed within such period.

(e)

Any other impounded animal shall be kept at the county animal shelter or such other place as may be approved by the director for a period of not less than seventy-two (72) hours unless redeemed within such period.

(f)

Any animal which is voluntarily surrendered to or deposited with the director shall not be deemed to be impounded, and need not be kept or retained for any minimum period of time.

(Ord. No. 4910 § 9, 1995.)

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