It is unlawful for the code enforcement officer to destroy, cause or allow to be destroyed any dog impounded until the expiration of the impound time limit of forty eight (48) hours and notice given as provided in this chapter, except the code enforcement officer may destroy a dog prior to the expiration of the time limit when a dog is brought for destruction by the owner as provided in section 6.08.270 of this chapter, or in the case where the code enforcement officer may impound or receive a dog severely injured or infected by a contagious disease other than rabies and, in the code enforcement officer's judgment, the dog is suffering or recovery is doubtful, in which case the code enforcement officer may destroy the dog. The code enforcement officer shall notify, within twenty four (24) hours after impounding a dog, the owner, if known, and if unknown, notice shall be posted at the city pound or city hall in a public place, the date of impoundment and description of the dog. (Ord. 510 § 1, 2003)