7-12.4 Disposition of Impounded Animals.
After following the notice procedures set forth in subsection 7-12.2 and after the expiration of the required holding periods for impounded animals set forth in subsection 7-12.3, and if there is no pending appeal of the impoundment of the animal to be disposed of, the Animal Control Officer may dispose of domesticated animals and wild animals as follows:
a. Domesticated Animals. The Animal Control Officer is authorized to dispose of domesticated animal by sale, adoption of the animal, or by humane destruction.
b. Wild Animals. Wild animals shall be either returned to their natural habitat or destroyed in the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, but no disposition thereof shall be in violation of any law of this State providing for the protection or regulation of wild animals. (Ord. #183-2016, S3)