Chapter 6.12
ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE

Sections:

6.12.010    Animals running at large.

6.12.030    Animals running at large may be picked up.

6.12.040    Notice of impounded animals – Sale.

6.12.050    Redemption of animal – Fees.

6.12.070    Proceeds of sale.

6.12.010 Animals running at large.

Hereafter, no horse, mare, jack, jenny, mule, sheep, cow, heifer, bull, calf, hog, or any kind of cattle shall be allowed to run at large or to be herded on any of the streets, alleys, or public places in the City, or upon any private premises therein, except upon those of the owner or owners of such animals, except when such animals are being driven through the City for shipment or other purposes and when the owner, owners, or person in the possession or control of such animal or animals have first obtained permission of the owner or person in control of such private premises, from his/her agent, or from the occupant thereof. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1500 § 1, 1940).

6.12.030 Animals running at large may be picked up.

If any of the animals mentioned in AMC 6.12.010 are at any time found running at large within the limits of the City, the same shall be taken up and kept in a safe place until claimed or otherwise disposed of. (Ord. 4553 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1500 § 3, 1940).

6.12.040 Notice of impounded animals – Sale.

Whenever an animal is impounded under AMC 6.12.030, and the owner is unknown, a notice will be posted in three public places within the City for five successive days giving a correct description of the animal. That notice shall contain a statement of the time and place at which such animal will be sold, and upon what terms the sale will be made if the animal is not claimed within less than six days from the date of posting such notice. The sale will be at public auction to the highest bidder. (Ord. 4553 § 2, 1983; Ord. 1500 § 4, 1940).

6.12.050 Redemption of animal – Fees.

If the owner proves before the sale takes place that the animal is his/hers or that he/she is entitled to possession of it, he/she may take it upon payment of a reasonable fee based upon the cost of impounding, keeping the animal and posting notices. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4553 § 3, 1983; Ord. 1500 § 5, 1940).

6.12.070 Proceeds of sale.

If at any time within six months after the date of such sale the owner or person entitled to the possession of any animal sold under the provisions of this chapter makes satisfactory proof of his/her title to such animal or animals, he/she shall be entitled to receive the proceeds of such sale less the cost of impounding, keeping and sale of the animal. But, if no proof is made within six months from the date of such sale, such proceeds shall thereafter be the property of the City. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4553 § 4, 1983; Ord. 1500 § 7, 1940).