(a) Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding or other care, which shall be unclaimed
by its owner or its owner's agent for a period of more than ten (10) days after written notice
by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, is given the owner or the owner's agent at such person's last known address, shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be turned over to the nearest humane society, or dog pound or disposed of as the
custodian may deem proper.