In the event any legal proceeding is pending involving the impoundment of one or more animals, the owner or owner’s agent may post a surety bond in favor of the county assuring that all costs, expenses and fees incurred by the county or the county’s animal control agency in maintaining the animal or animals during the period of impoundment shall be paid by the owner or the surety. If a surety bond is posted by the owner or owner’s agent, the animal or animals involved will not be placed for adoption or humanely euthanized during the pendency of the proceeding without court approval. If a surety bond is not posted or if a surety bond expires and is not renewed, the animal or animals may be placed for adoption or humanely euthanized unless prohibited by court order.
(Ord. 09-396, passed 12-7-2009)