Sec. 462.610. - Disposition of unredeemed and surrendered dogs and cats.

ACPS, at its discretion, may adopt, medically treat and/or place with an appropriate facility or agency equipped for care of such animals, or humanely dispose of any impounded animal that is not redeemed by the owner, if any, after the time period provided in Section 462.601 , and any animal that is voluntarily surrendered. No live unredeemed animal or voluntarily surrendered animal may be disposed of by selling or giving such animal to any person or entity for the purpose of using the animal for experimentation, for medical or other research, or for food or other commercial processing. Animals may be placed with foster homes to provide shelter for animals requiring extended care in order that they may become adoptable. (Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 7) Editor's note— Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization.