(A) Impounding animals. Any animal which appears to be lost, strayed, unwanted or is running at large in violation of § 91.02 of this chapter, shall be confined in the animal shelter in a humane manner for redemption by the owner, adopted as a pet, euthanized or released to a recognized animal rescue organization.
(B) Notifying owner. Immediately upon impounding an animal, the Animal Control Officer shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner, and inform such owner of the conditions whereby the animal may be redeemed.
(C) Unwanted, diseased or injured animals. If an animal is officially surrendered by the owner to the Animal Control Officer to be placed in a home or euthanized in a humane manner, it may be disposed of without waiting three days.
(D) Other diseased or injured animals. Any impounded animal which is badly wounded or diseased (not a rabies suspect) and has no identification shall be destroyed immediately in a humane manner or released to a recognized animal rescue organization. If the animal has identification, the Animal Control Officer shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of such animal; but if the owner cannot be reached readily, and the animal is suffering, the Animal Control Officer may euthanize the animal at his or her discretion in a humane manner or release the animal to a recognized animal rescue organization.
(1997 Code, § 91.41) (Ord. passed 3-14-1989; Ord. 2006-24, passed 6-13-2006)