(A) Upon the expiration of the impoundment period specified in this Dog Control Ordinance, and unless otherwise ordered by the court, the Sheriff may have the animal destroyed, given, traded, or sold to another party.
(B) If the owner of an impounded animal is unknown or if the owner has executed a release as specified in § 91.167, the Sheriff shall determine proper disposition of the animal. In determining proper disposition of the impounded animal, the Sheriff may consider:
(1) The temperament, health, age, and breed of the animal;
(2) The ability of any person requesting custody of the animal to provide proper care; and
(3) Other factors relevant to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the animal.
(C) If the animal is sold to another party, a new license must be purchased and an inoculation certificate must be produced within 30 days after the dog is released to the party by the Sheriff. Failure of the new owner to license the dog or produce an inoculation certificate within 30 days shall subject the new owner to liability under § 91.145(B)(7) or (B)(8).
(D) If the Sheriff determines that an animal impounded under § 91.165(C) is not rabid, the animal shall be released to its owner, if known, without charge, provided no citation has been issued warranting continued impoundment of the animal. An animal determined by the Sheriff or a veterinarian to be rabid or a carrier of rabies shall be destroyed in a manner consistent with state law.
(OAR 333-019-0050)
(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)