Any dog, cat or other animal, which has not been redeemed by its owner within five calendar days after it has been impounded, may be turned over to any authorized representative of an humane society upon the request of the representative being duly made within two calendar days immediately after the five-day period. If the dog, cat or other animal is not so redeemed by the owner thereof, or so turned over to a representative of an humane society, it shall be humanely dispatched by the animal control officer. If a licensed veterinarian signs a statement that spaying, neutering or inoculation of an animal will be hazardous to the health of the animal, an exception may be granted by the animal control division.
(1990 Code, § 4-46) (Ord. 84-935, passed 2-20-1984; Ord. 94-1585, passed 6-20-1994)