<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-221. - Authority.</div>
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               (a)
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               Not inconsistent with the preceding articles of this chapter any healthy animal which
               appears to be lost, stray or unwanted, or any dog or cat which is impounded pursuant
               to any provision of this chapter, or any exotic animal which has escaped or poses
               the danger of escaping may be confined to the animal shelter or any other appropriate
               facility in a humane manner for a minimum of 72 hours, unless otherwise specified
               in this chapter, for redemption by the owner. Any animal not redeemed within 72 hours
               shall become the property of the county and shall be disposed of pursuant to this
               chapter.
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               (b)
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               An ear-tipped cat shall not be impounded under this section unless a complaint has
               been lodged against the cat pursuant to other applicable sections of this chapter.
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               (c)
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               The sheriff or his/her designee may obtain suitable board, maintenance and care from
               any available source for any impounded animal for which the animal shelter is not
               equipped to care. Unless otherwise provided herein, the owner of any animal impounded
               and cared for under any provision of this chapter may redeem the animal upon payment
               of all fees, costs and penalties authorized by this chapter.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1; Res. of 6-12-23(1), Â§ 1.H))
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