A. Unless an animal wearing a license tag has been redeemed within six (6) business days after being impounded or unless it is being held pending a hearing pursuant to Chapter 6.16, it may be made available for adoption by a member of the public by the Poundmaster or killed by the Poundmaster in a humane manner. No animal which has been declared a dangerous animal pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption pursuant to this section unless after an appeal the animal is determined not to be dangerous or vicious.
B. If the owner of an animal gives permission in writing to do so, the animal may be made available for adoption or destroyed at any time after it is delivered to the animal shelter, provided that no animal held pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption even with the permission of the owner.
(Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2004-22 § 3 (part), 2004: Ord. 9605 § 20 (part), 1996: prior code § 4616)