(A) The county’s Animal Control Department is hereby granted the authority to seize and impound animals in violation of this chapter, stray animals, and animals surrendered by the owner.
(B) The duration of impoundment of stray animals shall not be less than three business days. During the impoundment period, the Animal Control Department shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of the animal.
(C) A surrendered animal shall become property of the county at the time of impoundment.
(D) A domestic animal impounded under this chapter may be reclaimed by its owner or keeper according to the procedures of the animal shelter.
(E) Animals not reclaimed within three business days are considered surrendered or abandoned and become the property of the county’s Animal Control Department and disposed of according to animal shelter procedures.
(F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an animal that has or is endangering a human or domesticated animal and cannot be seized by reasonable and normal means, may be tranquilized or be humanely destroyed in the field.
(Ord. passed 6-2-2018)