Any dog over the age of four months found in the county not vaccinated or not wearing
an authentic vaccination tag shall be impounded by the official charged with enforcing
this article for a period of five days, such period to commence on the day immediately
following the day the dog is initially confined in the animal shelter. The owner of
any such dog may secure the release of his dog by producing proof of ownership and
either presenting an authorized rabies certificate or by having such dog properly
restrained until vaccinated within 19 days of the time of release and paying the costs
of impounding and caring for any such dog. At the expiration of the five-day period,
any dog not so claimed by its owner or custodian shall be given to any person who
will pay the cost of vaccination and impounding. Other dogs may be disposed of as
provided in section 6-149.
(Code 1988, § 3-105)
