§ 4-57. Animals suspected of being rabid—Generally; diseased animals.

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Any animal impounded which appears to be suffering from rabies, or if affected with rabies, shall not be redeemed but shall be kept for ten days under observation; and thereafter if the animal control officer determines that the animal is affected with the disease, the animal shall be destroyed in a humane manner. Otherwise, it shall be subject to redemption as provided in this article. Any animal which is suffering from any infectious, contagious or dangerous disease may be redeemed by the owner in order to provide proper treatment for the animal.

(Code 1981, § 4-4036; Ord. No. 2008-11-1, § V, 11-3-08)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 2008-11-1, § V, adopted Nov. 3, 2008, amended § 4-57 title to read as herein set out. Former § 4-57 title pertained to dogs suspected of being rabid—generally; diseased dogs.

                    
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