§ 5-158. Minimum time animals impounded; euthanasia authorized.

(a)

Impounded animals shall be kept for a minimum of three (3) days, excluding the day the animal is impounded and any days the animal care services facility is not opened, and thereafter shall be subject to humane euthanization at the discretion of the department. Notwithstanding the above, animals may be adopted, rescued or fostered after being held for two (2) days excluding the day the animal is impounded and any days the animal care services facility is not opened.

(b)

Animals may be adopted, rescued, fostered, or humanely euthanized prior to the time periods referenced above in the following circumstances:

(1)

The owner of the animal releases ownership of the animal to the city.

(2)

If a licensed veterinarian or designee determines an impounded animal is suffering from disease or injury such that the animal is in pain or is beyond reasonable medical help, the animal may be euthanized immediately.

(3)

Due to their immature immune system, any abandoned animal under four (4) months of age shall become the property of the city upon delivery to the animal care services facility, for disposition at the discretion of the department.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-17-0555, § 1, 6-17-10; Ord. No. 2013-12-19-0922, § 2, 12-19-13; Ord. No. 2017-10-05-0755 , § 1, 10-5-17)