§ 4-33. Fee for reclamation of impounded dog or cat; failure to claim impounded dog or cat.

(a)

An owner or keeper of a dog or cat reclaiming an impounded dog or cat shall pay to the animal control officer for deposit with the city treasurer an administrative fee of $125.00. In the event that the owner or keeper of the dog or cat being reclaimed provides proof of rabies vaccination sufficient for the animal control officer to determine that the rabies vaccination for the animal being reclaimed is current, the animal control officer shall reduce the reclamation fee to $50.00. The reclamation fee is an administrative fee in addition to any fine due of the owner or keeper of the animal for violation of the animal control ordinances of the city.

(b)

Any dog or cat whose owner or keeper fails to claim said dog or cat within ten days from the day of impounding shall be subject to the provisions set forth in M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 151A.

(Ord. No. 1425, 6-28-06; Ord. No. 1470, § A, 6-11-08; Ord. No. 1492, 2-11-09)