16-17. Euthanasia of wounded, diseased, and unwanted animals.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, any animal impounded which is badly wounded or diseased (not suspected of rabies) and has no identification shall be subject to euthanasia immediately upon approval of the Animal Services Director or his/her designee.  If the animal has identification, the Animal Services Center or Animal Enforcement Officer,  shall attempt to notify the owner before euthanizing such animal.