(A) Any person who finds and takes possession of a dog running at large must notify the animal control officer and deliver such animal to the shelter as soon as practicable.

(B) An animal considered by the animal control officer to be suitable for adoption shall be held in the shelter for at least four (4) calendar days following the mandatory retention period if not claimed by the owner during the retention period. The animal control officer may hold the animal in the shelter beyond four (4) days if there is sufficient capacity and ability to do so. (Ord. 19-59 § 4, 2019; Ord. 10-31 § 15, 2010; Ord. 97-118 § 10, 1997; Ord. 92-19 § 3, 1992; Ord. 88-120 § 6, 1988; Ord. 87-173 § 2, 1987.)