All dogs found without a license, collar engraving, microchip or similar owner identification shall be kept for not less than three days after being impounded unless redeemed sooner by the owner in accordance with this chapter. Dogs with identification shall be kept for not less than seven days after being impounded unless redeemed sooner by the owner. On expiration of the impoundment period, a dog shall be deemed abandoned and may be transferred to a shelter facility. Dogs that are deemed unadoptable due to behavior issues, as determined by standardized behavioral assessment processes, or due to health issues, as determined by a licensed veterinarian or medical professional, may be humanely euthanized or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law.
(2011 Code, § 13.0323) (Ord. 2459, passed 12-2-2024)