§ 6-115. Release of a dangerous dog from impound.

(a)

The owner of a dangerous dog shall, prior to reclaiming the dog from impound, and within seven days from the date of issuance of a written decision by the dangerous animal committee, pay all fines, costs, and assessments owed and comply with all orders and directives in the committee's written decision. An animal control officer shall, to ensure compliance with properly restraining and confining the dog, inspect the owner's home and any other premises the owner intends to use for keeping the dangerous dog.

(b)

If, within the time provided herein, a dangerous dog owner fails to comply with the committee's written decision, the dog shall be deemed unwanted by its owner and shall be disposed of accordingly.

(c)

The animal control manager, or his designee, upon good cause shown by the owner, may extend the time for compliance up to seven days.

(Ord. No. 15-12-1125-OR, 12-15-2015)