Any dog impounded which is badly wounded or diseased, other than a rabies suspect, which shall be dealt with as prescribed by applicable laws relating to the same and which has no identification shall be destroyed immediately in a humane manner. If the dog has identification, an animal control officer shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of such dog, but if the owner cannot be reached readily and the dog is suffering, the Animal Control Officer may destroy the dog in his discretion in a humane manner.
(1989 Code, § 3-70)