Title 6 PUBLIC SAFETY AND MORALS*
Chapter 6.20 ANIMAL CONTROL
6.20.100 Notice of impoundment or confiscation.
Upon impoundment of any dog or other animal or the
confiscation of a dangerous dog or a pit bull dog, the impounding authority
shall immediately notify the owner in writing. Such written notice shall be
served upon the owner or, if the owner is not present, then upon any person of
suitable age and discretion residing at the owner’s residence. Contained
within such written notice shall be a description of the dog or other animal,
any license number, the reason for impoundment or confiscation, and the terms
upon which such dog or other animal may be redeemed. If the owner of such dog or
other animal is unknown, then such written notice shall be posted as soon as
possible after confiscation or impoundment in a conspicuous place at the pound
and at two other public places in the city of Yakima. (Ord. 3035 § 3, 1987:
Ord. 2112 § 1, 1977: Ord. 225 § 10, 1961).