Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 59 iv. Upon conviction of the accused, the court or hearing body, at its discretion may order any remaining bond money and/or the animal(s) forfeited to the Division of Animal Care and Control. v. In the event of the acquittal or final discharge, without conviction of the accused, the court shall direct the delivery of the animal(s) and any bond posted, less any reasonable medical, housing and administrative costs. 3. The bond is intended to cover but not be limited to housing and feeding, emergency medical care, immunizations and routine medical care. Animals displaying signs of illness or injury at the time of impound will be treated immediately at the expense of the owner or custodian. Animals that have not been inoculated for or are not current on inoculations for ailments common to its species will be inoculated at the expense of the owner or custodian. Any animal displaying symptoms of illness or injury which, in the opinion of a licensed veterinarian, would cause undue suffering to that animal or pose a substantial health risk to other animals in the shelter shall be humanely euthanized immediately. 4. This Section applies to any and all animals housed at the South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control Shelter, or under the direction of the South Bend Division of Animal Care and Control at a remote facility, irrespective of the agency that seized the animals. 5. Animals so removed may be transported to a licensed veterinarian for examination and /or treatment. If, in the opinion of said veterinarian, the animal must be destroyed, euthanasia will be performed immediately. Costs of treatment, euthanasia, and/or care shall be the responsibility of the owner /agent. 6. When a community cat is captured such animal need not be impounded but maybe returned to its owner or community cat caretaker if, in the opinion of the animal care and control officer, the return would not Present a danger to the public continued or repeat public nuisance or otherwise result in a violation of this Chapter. Sec. 5 -107 Notice to Owner. (a) Upon the impoundment of an animal, a reasonable attempt shall be made to notify and inform the owner of the animal of the requirements of this Article for regaining the custody of the animal. (b) Such attempt shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: (1) In the instance of an impounded dog or cat, contact with the owner identified by the microchip or other permanent means of identification, if any, borne by the dog or cat; (2) In the instance of an impounded dog or cat not bearing a permanent means of identification, contact with the veterinarian facility listed on the animal's vaccination tag; and