Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an animal that cannot be seized by reasonable and normal means, retrieved by an animal control officer, trapped in a humane, live-capture animal trap provided by the Animal Control Section, or tranquilized by animal control personnel, may be humanely destroyed in the field upon the authorization of the Animal Control director or the director’s designee. Provided, a vicious animal, a dangerous animal so designated by the Animal Control Section, or an animal attacking a human being, another pet or livestock may be immediately destroyed if, in the opinion of the Animal Control Section Field Supervisor or designee or animal control officer, the destruction is necessary for the protection of the public health and safety of the public or livestock.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2004)