(A) Any stray dog shall be impounded. All dogs and cats impounded shall be given proper care and maintenance.

(B) Each stray dog or any cat impounded shall be kept and maintained at the pound for a minimum of 72 hours unless claimed by its owner. Any person may purchase such a dog or cat upon expiration of the impoundment period, provided such person pays all pound fees and complies with the licensing and vaccinating provisions of this article. If the dog or cat is not claimed within the impoundment period, the enforcement agent shall take possession and may place the dog or cat for sale or may dispose of the dog or cat in a humane manner. If such dog or cat is to be used for medical research, no license or vaccination shall be required. The enforcement agent may destroy impounded sick or injured dogs or cats whenever such destruction is necessary to prevent such dog or cat from suffering or to prevent the spread of disease.

(C) Any impounded licensed dog or any cat may be reclaimed by its owner or such owner’s agent, provided that the person reclaiming the dog or cat furnishes proof of right to do so and pays all pound fees. If the dog or cat is not reclaimed within the impoundment period, the enforcement agent shall take possession and may place the dog or cat for sale or may dispose of the dog or cat in a humane manner. Any person purchasing such dog or cat shall pay all pound fees. (Prior Code, § 7-2-10)