Notice to owner.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 531-722
in effectSec. 531-722. - Notice to owner.
(a) Upon the impoundment of an animal, a reasonable attempt shall be made to notify and inform the owner of the animal of the requirements of this article for regaining the custody of the animal.
(b) Such attempt shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
(1) In the instance of an impounded dog or cat, contact with the owner identified by the microchip or other permanent means of identification, if any, borne by the dog or cat;
(2) In the instance of an impounded dog or cat not bearing a permanent means of identification, contact with the veterinarian facility listed on the animal's vaccination tag; and
(3) Cooperation of effort with other governmental and private agencies, such as the Humane Society of Indianapolis or other humane and/or breed rescue organizations recognized by the animal care services agency.
(G.O. 169, 1999, § 5; G.O. 41, 2016, § 2; G.O. 37, 2024, § 1)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH531AN_ARTVIIENAU_DIV2IMDIAN_S531-722NOOWFetched: 10/27/2026