§ 4-24. Dogs and cats in state of pain and suffering.

(a)

In the event any untagged, non-registered dog or cat shall be found in a state of pain and suffering that cannot be alleviated or managed in the opinion of the County veterinarian, or becomes so during confinement, the Division is authorized to dispose of such dog or cat in a humane manner without complying with the seventy-two (72) hour waiting period set forth in Section 4-5 of this chapter.

(b)

Notwithstanding Section 4-5 of this chapter, in the event any registered dog or cat shall be found in a state of pain and suffering that cannot be alleviated or managed in the opinion of the County veterinarian, or becomes so during confinement, the Division is authorized to dispose of such dog or cat in a humane manner after a reasonable and diligent effort to contact the owner.

(Ord. No. 87-21, § 1, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 95-42, § 15, 10-24-95; Ord. No. 2013-10, § 1, 2-12-13)