§ 91.167 DISPOSITION OF ANIMALS GIVEN TO THE COUNTY BY OWNER.

   If the owner of an animal or the owner’s authorized representative releases the animal to the Sheriff, in writing, the Sheriff may sell or destroy the animal in a manner consistent with this Dog Control Ordinance and with the written release. The Board may by order establish a fee to be charged for acceptance of an animal by the Sheriff under this section.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.168 DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS.

   (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)

§ 91.169 REDEMPTION.

   Unless otherwise required to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, a dog impounded under this Dog Control Ordinance shall be released to its owner upon payment of the redemption fees. Redemption fees shall include a basic impoundment charge and any boarding charges applicable, and may include an additional fee for a dog that is being impounded a second or subsequent time within one year. These fees and charges shall be established by order of the Board of Commissioners.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.170 RIGHT OF ENTRY ONTO PRIVATE PROPERTY.

   (A)   When the Sheriff has probable cause to believe that a provision of this Dog Control Ordinance has been violated, the Sheriff shall have the right to enter onto private land without permission in order to secure evidence or cite an owner or keeper, but shall not enter into any dwelling or building without permission, authorization, or search warrant.

   (B)   The Sheriff shall have the right to enter upon private property for the purpose of securing possession and impounding an animal for reasons specified by these regulations, and shall not be subject, civilly or criminally, for trespass.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.171 TRANSFER OF TITLE.

   If the Sheriff sells a dog, pursuant to this Dog Control Ordinance, to any person other than the person who owned the dog when it was impounded, full and complete title to the dog shall vest in the new owner and the prior owner or any other third person shall be foreclosed from any right, title, or interest in the dog.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.172 RIGHT OF POLICE OFFICER OR SHERIFF’S DEPUTY TO REQUEST IMPOUNDMENT.

   Any police officer or Sheriff’s Deputy may request an impounded animal be held until the disposition or adjudication of any citations, civil claim, or criminal charges.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

DISPOSITION OF LICENSE FEES AND FINES IN THE COUNTY