6.04.024 Disposition of seized companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes.

A. If a person is found to be in violation of this chapter, all animal(s) seized from him/her, if not previously ordered forfeited or previously forfeited by operation of law, are forfeited to animal care and control and must be put up for adoption or humanely euthanized. Any outstanding costs incurred by animal care and control for boarding and treating the animal(s) pending disposition of the case and any costs incurred in disposing of the animal(s) must be borne by the person found in violation.
B. Any person authorized by this section to care for animal(s), to treat animal(s), or to attempt to restore animal(s) to good health and who is acting in good faith is immune from any liability that may result from his or her other actions pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 04-O-09 § 4, 2004)