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3. The animal owner is responsible for costs for the impounding and housing of an impounded animal. 503.05 IMPOUNDING STRAYS. 1. Authorized city personnel may seize and impound an animal found at large on public property or claimed to be a stray by the occupant of the premises upon which the animal is found. 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. 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. 503.07 REDEEMING ANIMALS. The owner of an impounded animal may redeem such animal upon payment of all impounding and /or boarding fees. Animal Owner is responsible for all assessed fees. No dog may be released unless properly inoculated for rabies and licensed by the city. 503.08 DISPOSITION OF ANIMALS. If an impounded animal is not redeemed within five business days after the required notice, authorized city personnel may give the animal away or direct the impounding facility to dispose of the animal in a humane manner. 503.09 LICENSE AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. License and Registration. All dogs within the City of Lino Lakes shall be licensed except the following: a) Dogs Tess than six (6) months of age; b) Dogs which are brought into the City for appearances in an animal show or trial;