(A) An impounded dog whose owner cannot be determined by license or other identification may be sold or destroyed in a manner consistent with this Dog Control Ordinance, if not redeemed within three working days of impoundment.
(B) An impounded dog whose owner can be determined by license or other identification may be sold or destroyed in a manner consistent with this Dog Control Ordinance, if not redeemed within ten days after notice of impoundment is mailed to the suspected owner or keeper.
(C) An animal that is impounded because it has bitten a person and it cannot be demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the animal has a valid and effective rabies inoculation as required by state law or because it is suspected of having rabies shall be quarantined in a suitable holding facility for so long as is necessary to observe the dog for the required ten-day period to determine whether the animal is infected with or a carrier of rabies.
(D) A dog that is impounded because it has bitten a person and is suspected of being vicious or dangerous may be held until trial or other disposition of the charges, or until the court orders otherwise.
(E) If the Sheriff, veterinarian, or County Health Officer determines that an impounded animal is not rabid, the animal may be released to its lawful owner, if known, without charge, provided no citation has been issued warranting continue impoundment of the animal. The rules regarding the release of an animal from quarantine are found in the OAR 333-017-0000 et seq. An animal found to be rabid shall be destroyed in a manner consistent with state law.
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)