§ 4-195. Notice to animal owner.

(a)

When impoundment of a dog or cat occurs pursuant to this section and there is no evidence of ownership or other animal identification, either by collar, license tag or microchip, the Wilmette Police Department shall make every reasonable attempt to locate and contact the owner as soon as practicable. If the owner cannot be ascertained, the village shall post written notice for seven days at three or more conspicuous locations within the village describing the animal and the time and place of taking.

(b)

Any notice to an animal owner, whether by posting or written notice to the last known address, shall also include the location of the animal control facility where the animal is confined, the hours during which the animal can be reclaimed, the conditions under which redemption of said animal can be made, and the fees to be paid by the animal owner prior to redemption. The animal owner shall also be advised that the failure to redeem the animal within the period of time specified may result in the disposition of the animal.

(Code 1993, § 4-8.2; Ord. No. 2011-O-32, 5-10-2011)