Section 7.03.120 Euthanasia.

1. The owner of any animal, upon proof of ownership, may request the animal control unit to humanely destroy his/her animal upon:

a. Signing a consent and release for such procedure on a form provided by the poundmaster or his/her designee;

b. The poundmaster may collect a nonrefundable fee. The fees for euthanasia of animals shall be as provided in the prevailing schedule of fees adopted by the city council.

2. If all of the above conditions are met, the animal control unit shall humanely dispose of such animals in a manner provided for by law. The owner of an animal that is euthanatized is still responsible for any outstanding license, impoundment or quarantine fees. (Ord. 2005-0217; 82/T-1235)