Burlington By-law 060-2005, s. 11 — Animal Control By-law

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(I) The Pound Keeper, upon receipt of satisfactory proof of identification, may release an impounded animal to its owner subject to payment by the owner of all fees, as such are set out in Schedule "D" of this by-law, plus any and all costs incurred by the City for damages, expenses, veterinary care, vaccinations, if any, and in the case of a dog, provided that the owner holds a valid dog license issued in respect of the impounded dog.
(2) The Pound Keeper may, at his or her sole discretion, sell any animal under his or her care or offer said animal for adoption or otherwise place said animal in the custody of another person or organization subject to the payment of such fees and costs as are set out in Schedule "D" of this by-law. City of Burlington By-law No. 60-2005 Page 5 (3) The Pound Keeper is hereby authorized to reduce or waive any fees, charges or costs set out in Schedule "D" when, in his or her opinion, it is in the interests of the City to do so. (4) Upon expiration of the impound period described in Section 8 above, and subject to discharging the duties described in the Animals for Research Act R.S.O. 1990 c.A.22, the Pound Keeper may destroy or cause to be destroyed any domestic animal that has been impounded.

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