(A) Any animal involved in an alleged violation of KRS 525.125, 525.130, or 525.135 may be confiscated and held at the County Animal Shelter in a humane manner. Upon taking custody of an animal pursuant to KRS 525.125, 525.130, or 525.135, the responding Dog Warden shall give notice of the seized animal by posting a notice at the location the animal was taken into custody or by delivering notice to a person residing at the property.
(B) The notice shall include the date and time the animal was taken into custody, as well as the name and phone number of the County Animal Shelter. The animal shall remain in the custody of the County Animal Shelter until the matter is resolved and the Director of the County Animal Shelter is notified of the outcome in writing by the County Attorney.
(1) Upon a plea or a finding of guilt, the animal shall become the property of the County Fiscal Court and may immediately be offered for adoption or may be humanely euthanized at the discretion of the Director of the County Animal Shelter.
(2) Upon a dismissal of charges or a finding of innocence, the animal shall immediately be made available to the owner. If the animal is not claimed by the owner within five days of the dismissal or acquittal, the animal shall become property of the County Fiscal Court and may be placed for adoption or humanely euthanized as deemed appropriate by the Director of the County Animal Shelter.
(Ord. 2015-11, passed 1-13-2016)