(A) If an impounded animal is not redeemed by its owner within 7 days after being sent written notice of the impoundment to the owner's last known address, the animal shall be placed for adoption, destroyed or disposed of, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee in accordance with all applicable laws, rules or regulations of the State of Illinois. Upon expiration of the 7-day notice period, the owner shall forfeit any and all ownership or property interest in the impounded animal.
(B) Whenever it shall become necessary to destroy an animal, the method of destruction shall be in accordance with accepted practices of euthanasia from a humane standpoint.
(Ord. 2008-32, passed 6-5-2008)