A. Every person owning or having any animal under his charge within the city which he knows or suspects to be sick or injured, shall isolate the animal from other animals and shall obtain treatment for such animal by a licensed veterinarian within twenty four (24) hours.
B. Any animal which comes into possession of the city at the animal shelter or its authorized agent which is severely injured or sick shall be humanely euthanized by the animal shelter or its authorized agent personnel without waiting for the expiration of the period in which such animal may be reclaimed by its owner, or before the end of the period in which the animal may be placed for adoption. Provided, however, that before such sick or injured animal is euthanized, the animal shelter or personnel of its authorized agent shall attempt to contact the owner, if known, of such animal to determine the disposition of such animal. If the owner indicates that the animal will be reclaimed but fails to reclaim the animal within a reasonable time (no longer than 24 hours), or if the owner of such animal is not known, the sick or injured animal shall be euthanized by the animal shelter or its authorized agent personnel. The animal shelter or its authorized agent supervisor shall keep a record of such animal, to include breed and sex of the animal, when the animal came into possession of the city, the type of injury or sickness of such animal, the date the animal was destroyed, and any other information relevant to the health, condition, and description of such animal. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)