Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any animal seized and impounded which is badly wounded or diseased (and not a rabies suspect), and has no identification, may be destroyed immediately in a humane manner. Unweaned animals may be humanely destroyed after significant attempts to contact local animal shelters and/or individual rescuers have failed. If the animal has identification, the animal shelter and/or animal control shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of the animal. If the owner cannot be reached readily, and the animal is suffering, the animal shelter, animal control, or any law enforcement officer may destroy the animal at its discretion in a humane manner.
(Ord. passed 10-6-2008)