(A) If an animal is not claimed by the owner within four days after impoundment, the animal may be disposed of in one of the following ways:
(1) Release for adoption by a new owner who shows evidence of ability and intention to provide the animal with an appropriate home and care.
(2) Turning the animal over to the New Hanover County Animal Control Center.
(B) For animals turned over to the New Hanover County Animal Control Center as provided above, it shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of the animal to take animal from the center without first complying with all reclaiming requirements of this chapter.
(Ord., passed 9-28-78) Penalty, see § 91.99
Statutory reference:
Animal shelters, see § G.S. 160A-493