§ 6-6. Animal facility; erection, maintenance, care of animals; euthanasia service.

(a)

There shall be erected and maintained, under the supervision of the director, a suitable building and kennels, to be known as the animal facility, for the confinement of all animals seized, impounded or surrendered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The animal facility shall be kept in a sanitary condition, and all animals taken up and impounded therein shall be properly fed and provided water. All animals shall be treated in a humane manner while under the custody of the department.

(b)

Upon payment of the applicable fee, if any, the animal facility will provide euthanasia of dogs, cats, and other small animals upon the signed request of an owner who resides within the city and residents of unincorporated Maverick County if the city and county enter into a joint animal control program through contractual agreement.

(c)

The sale of live animals from the animal facility for research and pound seizures is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)