6.02.040 Disposition of impounded animals.

No animal may be disposed of until seventy-two (72) hours have elapsed from the time of impoundment, exclusive of the day of impoundment and the days that the impounding facility is closed to the public.

A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, an animal which has been determined by a veterinarian licensed by the State of California or by other authorized personnel to be diseased or injured to the extent that emergency veterinary care will not alleviate intense suffering will be destroyed in accordance with all State and County humane laws as soon as possible.