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or safety shall be destroyed by the poundmaster in a humane
manner, and disposed of in such a manner as to properly safeguard
and protect the public health and safety. Any impounded dog or
cat not suffering as herein described, shall, after being held
for forty-eight hours, be humanely destroyed by the poundmaster;
Provided, however, that in the discretion of the poundmaster such
animal may be held for a reasonable period in excess of forty-eight
hours for the purpose of redemption. At any time during the period
of such discretionary holding, any person may redeem such animal
by payment of the license fee and penalties and charges herein
provided for.
Section 16. Payment of impoundment fee: Such compensation shall
be due the city as hereinbefore listed as payment for board and
care of animals at the city pound and shall be due from and be
paid directly by the redeeming owner or custodian to the city
poundmaster.
Section 17. Disposal of dead animals: In addition to any other
duties herein specified, it shall be the duty of.the poundmaster
to gather up, remove, and properly dispose of any dead animals
found in the city.
Section 18. License immaterial: The ownership or possession of
a license issued by the city, for any dog or cat, shall not be
material to any matter of fact or law related to the keeping,
control of, or disposal of femal dogs or cats in season as herein
described.
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