A. Unless an animal which is not wearing a license tag has been redeemed within four (4) 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 to the public or killed in a humane manner. But no animal which has been declared a dangerous animal pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption pursuant to this section nor shall any dog, cat or other animal which has been impounded pursuant to Section 6.16 and subsequently found not dangerous but improperly trained, handled or maintained be made available for adoption except to a person who is willing to properly train, handle and maintain the dog, cat or other animal, as determined by the Poundmaster.
B. If the owner of an animal gives permission in writing to do so, the animal may be made available for adoption or destroyed in accordance with subsection (A) of this section 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 sold 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 § 4617)