§ 6-155. Minimum time animals impounded; euthanasia authorized.

Impounded dogs and cats shall be kept for not fewer than three (3) days, excluding the day the animal is impounded and any days the animal facility is not opened, and shall be subject to adoption, rescue, foster or humane euthanasia at the discretion of the director thereafter. In the case of owned animals, the city may dispose of any unclaimed animal before this three-day period if the owner releases ownership of the animal to the city. If any impounded animal is determined by a licensed veterinarian or designee to be suffering from disease or injury such that the animal is in pain or is beyond reasonable medical help, the animal may be euthanized immediately. In such a case, holding times otherwise specified in this Code will not apply. Due to their immature immune system, any abandoned animal under four (4) months of age shall immediately become the property of the city, for humane disposition, and may be offered for adoption or humane euthanasia at the discretion of the director.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)