Upon impounding an animal the Animal Services Division shall post a notice of the impoundment at the animal shelter and on the county website during the holding period or until the animal is redeemed by the owner. Impounded animals may be offered for adoption or euthanized after the required holding period. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit the Animal Services Division from extending the holding period for any animal beyond the required minimum if, in the opinion of the Animal Services Director, there is a likelihood of locating the animal owner and/or the animal is considered adoptable and there is adequate capacity at the animal shelter. Reasonable effort shall be made to identify the owner of the requirements for redeeming the animal. Notice of an impoundment may be provided to the owner by telephone, email, or by letter mailed by regular mail when the owner’s identity and address are known. The Animal Services Control Division shall exercise due diligence in attempting to locate the animal owner. Upon impoundment each animal shall be assigned an impoundment identification number and a release date. The impoundment identification number and release date shall be posted on the animal’s cage or kennel. Any information about the animal, including the time, date, and place the Animal Services Division took custody of the animal and the time and date of posting the notice of impoundment, shall be available at the animal shelter by reference to the impoundment identification number.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)