Williams Municipal Code Ch. 6.28 Impoundment

Any animal which is, to the knowledge of the animal control officer, engaged in an activity or existing in a condition prohibited by this title, may be taken and impounded. Impoundment may occur in any of the following places:

A. Any street, lane, alley, court, square, park, or other place belonging to or under the control of the city;

B. Other public or quasi-public property;

C. Private property.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).

In addition to the power vested in the animal control officer for the impoundment of animals found at large or otherwise in violation of this title, any peace officer is empowered to impound such animal and to turn such animal over to the animal control officer for impoundment.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).

The animal control officer shall immediately upon impoundment of dogs, or other animals, make every reasonable effort to notify the owners of such dogs, or other animals, impounded, and inform such owners of the conditions whereby they may regain custody of such animals. If the animal has a valid license, the owner shall be notified. Such notice shall be delivered by phone, in person, or by deposit, properly addressed and postage prepaid, with the U.S. Postal Service.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).

Once impounded at the animal control center, the disposition or redemption of the animal shall be governed by the ordinances and regulations of the city or county depending on the actual impoundment location of the animal.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).

The animal control officer shall keep a record of each animal impounded, the date of receipt of such animal, the date and manner of its disposal, and if redeemed, reclaimed or sold, the name of the person by whom redeemed, reclaimed or purchased, the address of such person, and the amounts of all fees received or collected for or because of the impounding, reclaiming or purchasing (adoption) thereof, together with the number of any tag, and the date of any license exhibited or issued upon the redemption or sale of any such animal.

(Ord. 154-07 § 3(part), 2007).