§ 10-6. Disposition of animals.

(a)

An animal control officer shall attempt to identify and locate the owner of an animal impounded pursuant to this chapter. If the owner can be identified and located, the shelter facility shall provide notice in writing, by telephone, or in person that the animal has been impounded and may be redeemed within three days of such notice.

(b)

An animal impounded pursuant to this chapter may be disposed of by the shelter facility when:

(1)

The owner of such animal cannot be identified or located within three days after impoundment;

(2)

The owner of such animal is notified but does not redeem the animal within three days after notice;

(3)

Confinement of a wild or feral animal creates unusual risks to such animal or an animal control officer.

(c)

Any animal subject to cruelty impounded pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of as provided by F.S. ch. 828.

(d)

Any livestock, as defined in F.S. § 588.13, impounded pursuant to this chapter shall be disposed of as provided by F.S. ch. 588.

(Ord. No. 1992-31, § 7, 12-15-92)