The Animal Control Officer may cause an impounded animal to be destroyed without waiting for the holding period specified in subsection 7-8.9 to expire, when such animal is severely injured, infected with a dangerous or communicable disease or has made an unprovoked vicious attack on a human being. The Animal Control Officer shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of the animal, if known, prior to the destruction of the animal. (Ord. #03-87, S11)