Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any animal seized and impounded which is badly injured, diseased (not a rabies suspect), or unweaned and has no identification shall be euthanized immediately in a humane manner, provided, however, that otherwise healthy unweaned animals may be released to animal welfare or animal rescue groups approved by the Health Director on a case-by-case basis. If the animal has identification, the Animal Services Division shall attempt to notify the owner before euthanizing the animal. If an animal is suffering and the owner cannot be reached, after a reasonable attempt has been made to contact him or her, the Health Department may destroy the animal at its discretion in a humane manner.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)