When, in the opinion of a licensed practicing veterinarian, a police officer, or the Municipal Court Judge, any animal exhibits sickness, illness, or injury of such severity that recovery is impossible or exhibits aggressive behavior such that could be dangerous to the general public, the Police Department shall cause the animal to be humanely euthanized by any means approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Panel on Euthanasia.
(Ord. 05-006, passed 10-18-2005)