If any impounded dog or other animal is not redeemed within 96 hours from the time it is taken and impounded, the owner thereof shall forfeit all right, title, and interest therein, and the animal shelter director may offer the same for sale or adoption. Sale or adoption, and such certificate of sale, shall confer title and ownership of the dog or other animal, free of all claims and interest of the previous owner. In the event that any impounded dog or other animal is not redeemed by the owner or purchased, it may be disposed of by the animal shelter or contracting agency in a humane manner. Any dog or other animal suffering from an infectious disease shall not be released but shall be disposed of, unless the public health officer shall otherwise order. Any animal deemed dangerous or vicious by the court may not be sold or adopted without proper disclosure to the individual purchasing or adopting said animal, to include the nature and extent of the behavior prompting the declaration of the court.
(Ord. 2022-05, passed 10-26-2022)