Appendix 4432. Disposal of impounded animals other than livestock.

The Poundmaster shall feed and care for any animal impounded as provided in this Chapter until it is disposed of as provided by law. If such animal is not a "diseased or injured animal" as defined in this Chapter and is not being isolated pursuant to Article 4, the person owning such impounded animal may redeem it at any time after it is taken up by describing it, proving ownership to the satisfaction of the Poundmaster, paying all applicable fees and obtaining, when necessary, the dog license required by Section 4411. If an impounded dog bears a license tag issued under the provisions of this Chapter, notice of impoundment shall be mailed to the address shown on the copy of the receipt for such license tag on file in any County office. If any animal impounded as provided in this Chapter is not so redeemed, or if the owner of such animal is unknown to the Poundmaster, or fails, or refuses to comply with any of the requirements of redemption as provided herein, or if the owner has waived the redemption period in writing, such animal shall be deemed to be abandoned and the Poundmaster shall dispose of such animal according to the provisions of applicable State law. In disposing of an impounded animal, the Poundmaster may, in his or her discretion, destroy the animal in a humane manner or may adopt such animal to any qualified and approved person who will provide the animal a legal, safe, humane and loving home, or the Poundmaster may transfer such animal to a State chartered humane society. The price to be charged for any animal adopted as a pet or transferred to any State chartered humane society shall be as prescribed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 4457, § 1, 12-10-2013)