It shall be the duty of the poundmaster upon the request of any owner of any dead animal, dog, poultry or household pet which was kept or maintained in the city immediately prior to its death, or upon the request of any person or persons discovering a dead animal, dog, poultry or household pet upon his or her premises or upon any public road, highway, street, alley, square, park, school ground or other public place, or in or upon any lot or premises, to bury or dispose of the same in such manner as maybe prescribed by the health officer. The poundmaster may charge and collect such fees as have been approved by the city council for the transportation and disposal of such animal, dog, poultry or household pet from the owner or person having had the possession or control of such if same can be ascertained. (Prior code § 4002.1)