§ 10-33. Quarantine or impoundment; release or euthanasia; responsibility for expenses.  


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  • If it is determined that any animal has contracted rabies or other dangerous, contagious disease, it shall be the duty of the animal control division to take whatever appropriate action is necessary. If, at the end of the quarantine or impoundment, a veterinarian is convinced that the animal is free from disease, it shall be released. If the animal cannot be saved, then it shall be humanely euthanized. The owner shall be responsible for all expenses.

(Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 4-9-09)