(A) If an injured dog requiring veterinary treatment is impounded by the Deputy or other person and the owner can be clearly identified, the Sheriff shall have the authority to assess the costs of the veterinary treatment to the owner. Any owner refusing to pay such assessed costs may be cited for a violation of this chapter.
(B) If a Deputy or Sheriff is requested to remove a dead dog and the owner can be clearly identified, the Sheriff shall have the authority to assess the costs of removal and disposal to the owner; provided, however, that the cost of removal/disposal shall be reasonably commensurate with the actual costs and that a reasonable attempt be made to contact the dead dog’s owner prior to such removal.
(Ord. 524, passed 9-13-2010)