§ 10-71. Notice of impounding of animals.

It shall be the duty of the humane officer to notify in writing the owner or person having charge of a horse, pony, mule, goat, pig or cattle impounded under this article (unless such owner is not known to the humane officer) of the fact of the animal's being so impounded; but if such owner or person is not known to him, it shall be his duty forthwith to post two notices, one to be posted at the designated pound and one at the city hall. The notices shall contain a description of the animal impounded, the date and place of impounding such animal, a demand of the owner or person having charge to claim it at the pound, the date of posting the notices, the time limit within which the animal may be so redeemed, and the office address and telephone number of the humane officer.

(Code 1975, § 4-3)