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7-8.9 Holding Period for Animal.
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Except as provided in this Chapter VII, governing impoundment of rabid animals, impounded animals shall be maintained by the County Animal Shelter prior to disposition by the Animal Control Officer.

a. Unlicensed dogs shall be maintained a minimum of five (5) days following the date of impoundment, Sundays and City holidays excepted.

b. Licensed dogs shall be maintained a minimum of ten (10) days following the date of impoundment, Sundays and City holidays excepted.

c. Any horse, mule, burro or bovine animal shall be maintained a minimum of five (5) days following the date of impoundment, Sundays and City holidays excepted, and be disposed of as required by Section 17003 of the California Agriculture Code. Upon expiration of the fifth day after the impoundment, if no person has appeared to claim such animal, the Animal Control Officer shall notify the State Director of Agriculture as required by Section 17003 of the Ca. Food Agriculture Code.

d. All other animals shall be maintained a minimum of five (5) days following the date of impoundment, Sundays and City holidays excepted. (Ord. #03-87, S9)