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(2) An impounded stray animal displaying a need for medical care may be taken to a veterinarian for emergency treatment. The owner of the animal is responsible for payment of expenses incurred as a result of the veterinarian's treatment. (3) Authorized city personnel shall give notice of an impounded animal to the owner if known. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.06 IMPOUNDING FACILITY. (1) The Council will designate a place as an animal impounding facility for keeping animals that are impounded by the city. (2) Each month the impounding facility will give to the city a written report showing the animals impounded, the duration of the impoundment and the method of disposal for each animal. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) J§ 503.07 REDEEMING IMPOUNDED ANIMALS. The owner of an impounded animal may redeem the animal upon payment of all impounding and /or boarding fees. The animal owner is responsible for all assessed fees. No dog may be released unless properly inoculated for rabies and licensed by the city. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.08 DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS. If an impounded animal is not redeemed within five business days after the required notice, as specified in §§ 503.04 and 503.05, authorized city personnel may give the animal away or direct the impounding facility to dispose of the animal in a humane manner. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) 1 § 503.09 LICENSE AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.