If an animal is not redeemed by its owner within the allowed time for redemption, the animal shall become the property of Brunswick County without any further notice to the owner. Once the animal becomes the property of Brunswick County, the animal services director is authorized to adopt the animal out or euthanize it. Any sick or diseased animal, which appears to be lost, strayed or unwanted and is found not wearing a rabies vaccination tag or any other form of identification may be euthanized immediately by order of the animal services director. Any sick or diseased animal, with proof of ownership, confined in the county animal shelter, may be euthanized by order of the animal services director after recommendation of a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. No. 2007-1001, Art. XV, (1), 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2007-1003, 10-26-2007)