§ 6-8. Destruction of wounded animals.

When from any cause it may happen that any animal within the city shall be so wounded, maimed or injured as to render its recovery hopeless in the opinion of the animal control officer, such officer may cause such animal to be destroyed. Such destruction shall be in a manner as determined by the animal control officer to be the most effective and least painful, considering attendant circumstances. Upon destruction, such officer shall cause the carcass of such destroyed animal to be lawfully removed and disposed of. Such officer shall thereafter file a written report stating:

(1)

A description of the animal destroyed, and the name of its owner, if known;

(2)

The injury making the destruction necessary;

(3)

The names of any witnesses to such injury and/or destruction;

(4)

The destruction method; and

(5)

The method by which the animal was disposed.

(Ord. No. 528-8, § 1, 11-11-13)