(a) It is unlawful for any person, by any means, to slaughter any dog, cat, sheep, goat, pig, cow, horse, deer, raccoon, coyote, mountain lion, llama, mule, squirrel or opossum within the city.
(b) This section shall not apply to the act of putting to death any such animal by the discharge of firearm by a sworn peace officer if the animal is dangerous or is so badly injured that humanity requires its removal from further suffering and no other disposition is practical.
(c) This section shall not apply to the act of putting to death any such animal by a licensed veterinarian, an animal health technician or an unregistered assistant at the direction and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, or the administering of sodium pentobarbitol for euthanasia of sick, injured, homeless, or unwanted domestic pets or animals by an employee of a public pound or humane society who has received proper training in the administration of sodium pentobarbitol for such purposes.
(d) Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 4453 § 39, 1997: Ord. 3983 § 20, 1990: Ord. 3257 § 5 (part), 1981)