A. Ownership unknown: If a stray dog or cat is apprehended it shall be impounded for a period of seven (7) days. If unclaimed, the dog may be euthanized unless the administrator believes the animal could be adopted out. The administrator shall use professional and humane discretion in making the decision.
B. Ownership Known: If the owner of a straying dog or cat is known and properly notified as provided for in the Animal Control Act, it will be impounded for seven (7) days, and if unclaimed may be euthanized unless the administrator believes the animal could be adopted out. The administrator shall use professional and humane discretion in making this decision,
C. There shall be a fee assessed for euthanasia to any known dog or cat owner who has been notified that their animals has been apprehended by Lee County Animal Control, but fails to reclaim it.
D. Owner relinquishment: If a dog or cat owner decides to relinquish ownership of the animal to the administrator, the administrator may euthanize the animal unless the administrator believes that it could be adopted. The administrator shall use professional and humane discretion in making this decision. The owner of the animal to be relinquished shall pay the ownership relinquish fee as stated in the fee schedule. (Ord. 07-22-001, 7-21-2022)