§ 416-8.006. Holding period—Notice.

(a)

Except for rabies control purposes, impounded animals shall be kept at a facility of or authorized by the animal services department for seventy-two hours, except:

(1)

Stray dogs or cats with valid licenses shall be held ten days after written notice is mailed or otherwise given to the owner, if the owner is identified; and

(2)

Stray bovine animals, horses, mules or burros shall be held for five days and if unclaimed after that period, shall be disposed of in such manner as the board of supervisors shall specify by resolution.

(b)

If the owner of an impounded animal, other than a dog or cat with a valid license, is identified, the animal services department shall notify the owner by telephone or mail within two days after such identification and hold the animal for at least five working days after notice is mailed or otherwise given.

(c)

The animal services director may dispose of animals unclaimed after expiration of the holding period by humanely destroying them by injection or by placing the animal in an adoptive home. No live animal shall be released for teaching or experimental purposes.

(Ord. 80-97 § 2).