§ 5-5. Authority to euthanize, impound or destroy animals.

In addition to other authority granted to the animal control officer or any peace officer, such officer shall have authority to do the following:

(1)

Euthanize and/or destroy an animal which poses an imminent danger to a person, property or other animal and a real or apparent necessity exists for the destruction of the animal;

(2)

Euthanize an impounded animal if it is reasonably certain the animal will not recover, the animal is in evident pain, or the animal demonstrates symptoms of a communicable disease.

(3)

Euthanize after three days of impoundment or on the opinion of a licensed veterinarian;

(4)

Euthanize an animal upon the request of the owner and assess a fee as set forth in the fee schedule as established by resolution of the city council.

(5)

Impound an animal which endangers the health and welfare of itself, another animal, or person.

(Ord. No. 10-1843, § 1, 1-5-2010)