(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally strike an animal with an automobile or other vehicle.
(B) Any person injuring a dog or cat by striking it with an automobile or other vehicle shall notify the owner of the animal, if identification is possible, or shall notify the Animal Control Department if the animal cannot be identified.
(C) Any animal received by a veterinarian in critical condition from wounds, injuries or disease, may be destroyed if the owner cannot be contacted and the pet is suffering great pain.
(D) If an injured animal has been released to the shelter and is determined to be unadoptable to the public, the animal may be eligible for rescue by any approved animal rescue group after an evaluation by the shelter veterinarian. Upon rescue, the animal will become the property of the rescue organization. Injured or distressed animals that have been released to the shelter will not be held an unreasonable length of time awaiting pick up by a rescue organization.
(E) Whenever any animal shall die from any natural or other cause, the owner or keeper of the animal must bury the body, within 48 hours of the death of the animal, at least three feet underground. An owner or keeper may not dispose of any part of a dead animal in any lake, creek, pond, road, street, alley, or lane. An owner or keeper who fails to properly dispose of a dead animal as required violates this section and, in addition to the penalties prescribed in § 55.99, must pay all costs incurred by York County for proper disposal of the animal.
(Ord. 1009, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2412, passed 10-15-12; Am. Ord. 3519, passed 9-3-19)