§ 6-24. Voluntary relinquishment of ownership of an animal.

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(a)

The owner of an animal, upon furnishing a written consent and release to the animal control authority and proof of ownership of the animal, may voluntarily relinquish ownership of the animal that has been impounded by the city. In such case the city may dispose of the animal or send the animal to an organization so that it can be adopted. Costs of disposing or transporting the animal shall be paid by the city except for a fee which shall be set up by council resolution that shall be paid by the owner. In case of large animal such as livestock, the animal control authority shall set a reasonable fee so as to cover the costs incurred.

(b)

Abandonment of animals is illegal.

(Ord. No. 2009-20, § 1, 12-22-09)

                    
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