Chapter 7.11
EUTHANASIA

Sections:

7.11.010    General.

7.11.010 General.

A.    The following animals may be euthanized at any time:

1.    An animal exhibiting symptoms of a major infectious or contagious disease, as determined by a licensed veterinarian if available, that is a danger to the health and safety of the public or other animals within the city.

2.    An animal that in the judgment of the community service officer or agent is injured or suffering to the extent that it should be euthanized for humane reasons. When possible the opinion of a licensed veterinarian will be obtained prior to euthanasia under this subsection.

3.    An animal deemed dangerous or vicious.

4.    An animal, not the subject of a pending hearing or court decision, who poses an unreasonable risk of physical injury and/or is deemed dangerous or vicious.

5.    An adoption eligible animal, remaining unadopted following expiration of the five-day minimum term of availability specified in Section 7.09.010.

B.    Euthanasia of an animal shall be accomplished by a licensed veterinarian, or a technician trained and certified under the “Permit For Use of Drugs To Euthanize Domestic Animals” as specified in AS 08.02.050.

C.    The community service officer shall maintain a list of animals euthanized including a description of the animal and the condition for euthanasia, available for review by the general public.

D.    The owner or keeper of a domestic animal who asks that his animal be euthanized or surrendered to the city, shall sign an owner release waiver, and pay the appropriate fees established in Section 7.16.010 at the time of relinquishment.

E.    In all cases, if the animal has traceable identification or the animal owner or keeper is known, a reasonable effort shall be made to contact the owner or keeper prior to euthanasia unless said notice is not required by this title or unless the animal is suffering unduly. (Ord. 03-06 § 1 (part), 2003.)