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(30) days from the day he brings such dog or cat into the city, if such dog or cat is to be kept in the City more than thirty (30) days. Section 4-68. Impoundment of unvaccinated dogs or cats~ redemption, disposal. Any dog or cat over six (6) months old found within the limits of the city without evidence that such dog or cat has been vaccinated or inoculated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be impounded by the animal warden, any police officer, or other authcrized person for a period not exceeding seven (7) days ~uring which time such dog or cat may be returned to its owner upon proof of ownership, vaccination or inoculation of the dog or cat, payment by such owner of the cost of keeping such dog or cat at the rate of three ($3.00) dollars for the first day, and one ($1.00) dollar for each additional day or any part thereof, together with the payment of any fines lawfully assessed against such owner under the provisions of this chapter. At the expiration of said seven (7) day period, any dog or cat not so claimed by its owner may be disposed of by giving it into the custody of any person who would pay for the cost of impounding such dog or cat and the vaccination or inoculation thereof. If any such dog or cat is not so disposed of, such dog or cat shall become the property of the Portsmouth Humane Society, Inc. and may be humanely disposed of. 2. That Chapter 4 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1973, be amended by adding thereto Section 4-69, to ~ead as follows: Section 4-69. Concealing or harborin~ animal to prevent its destruction or confinement. It shall be unlawful for any person to conceal or harbor any dog, cat or other animal to keep the same from being destroyed or confined in accordance with this Chapter. 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from the date of its adoption. Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held April 28, 1987.