A. In the event that the Administrator finds that a violation of this Ordinance has rendered an animal in such a condition that no remedy or corrective action by the owner is possible, the Administrator may impound the animal(s).
B. If a violator fails or refuses to take correction action necessary for compliance with division 10 and § 5-11-1 of this chapter, the Administrator may impound the animal.
C. If the animal is impounded, it shall be impounded in a facility or at another location where the elements of good care can be provided, and where such animal shall be examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian, or if the animal is severely injured, diseased, or suffering, humanely euthanized.
D. Emergency impoundment may be exercised in a life-threatening situation and the subject animal shall be conveyed directly to a licensed veterinarian for medical services necessary to sustain life or to be humanely euthanized as determined by the veterinarian.
E. All costs relating to the impoundment of the animal shall be bourn by the owner. (Ord. O-2019-0904, 9-17-2019)