Legal Documents of Sweetwater

Any animal or fowl found running at large in violation of this chapter may be taken up by any policeman and impounded. The impounding officer shall post notices in at least three (3) public places briefly describing the animal or fowl, reporting its impoundment, and giving the date and place that said animal or fowl is to be sold if not claimed by the owner upon payment of the impounding fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per head and five dollars ($5.00) per head per day for water and feed. The owner shall also be liable for such fine and costs as the city judge may assess for the violation of the code section involved. In the event any animal or fowl is not claimed within the prescribed time, it may be sold at public auction at the time and place as advertised to the highest bidder for cash. In the absence of a bidder or purchaser at such sale, said animal or fowl may be humanely destroyed or otherwise disposed of for the benefit of the city. The requirements of this section shall not apply to the impoundment and disposition of dogs and cats. (1982 Code, § 3-111, modified)