Any animal that has been impounded for five days and unclaimed by its owner will become the property of York County and may be disposed of as follows:
(A) An animal may be placed for adoption to a person 18 years or older upon compliance with the provisions and payment of the fees required by this chapter.
(B) An animal may be released to an approved animal rescue group as defined in this chapter if it has been determined that the animal is not suitable for adoption to the public or space at the animal shelter is not available to house that animal.
(C) An animal may be humanely euthanized if deemed to be unadoptable due to medical, behavioral or spatial issues.
(Ord. 1009, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2412, passed 10-15-12)