§ 6-7. Management of small animals or fowl not redeemed.

(a)

Impounded small animals or fowl that are not redeemed within three (3) business days after the midnight of day of impoundment (or after observation or quarantine) become the property of the city and may be placed for adoption, euthanized, or otherwise disposed of as recommended by the director.

(1)

If adopted, must comply with state and local statutes and ordinance (appropriately vaccinated against rabies, registered with microchip, spay and neutered) and pay adoption fee.

An individual, eighteen (18) years or older, may adopt an animal from the city animal care services department under the following conditions:

a.

The animal has been classified as adoptable by the Laredo Animal Care Facility;

b.

The prospective adopter has proper facilities and means to care for the animal and attends a pet care education orientation;

c.

The prospective adopter will provide pet agreement from landlord (if renting);

d.

The prospective adopter will pay necessary fees;

e.

The prospective adopter will provide proof that the animal has been vaccinated and sterilized as set out in the agreements (*if applicable).

(2)

May be fostered temporarily until permanent home is found. Must comply with state and local statutes and ordinance (appropriately vaccinated against rabies, registered with microchip, spay and neutered) as stated in subsection (a)(1).

(b)

The director or his agents or employees shall have authority to euthanize any impounded dog or other small animal or fowl whose retention would be detrimental to the health and welfare of other animal, fowl in the pound, in the city, or for disease control, or to end suffering or public health threat of any animal due to sickness, injury or disease.

(Ord. No. 86-24, § 1, 2-17-86; Ord. No. 2010-O-029, § 1, 3-15-10; 2012-O-097, § 1, 7-16-12; Ord. No. 2016-O-132 , § 2, 9-12-16)