7.28.080 Euthanasia.
A. The chief animal care and regulation officer or designee may authorize euthanasia in the following circumstances:
1. An animal in city custody, not pending a hearing or court decision, which is not adoptable under WMC 7.28.050(D);
2. An animal whose health or physical condition requires euthanasia for humane reasons. The euthanization decision shall be made by a licensed veterinarian or an animal care and regulation officer in consultation with a licensed veterinarian. Prior to euthanizing an animal, the city shall make reasonable efforts to contact the owner or custodian. Notwithstanding, in an emergency situation, where the condition of the animal requires immediate euthanization, the city may euthanize the animal for humane reasons prior to notification of the owner or custodian; or
3. An adoptable animal, remaining unadopted following expiration of the minimum term of availability specified in WMC 7.28.010(A).
B. An animal which is not eligible for redemption or adoption may be euthanized after the right to appeal expires without being invoked or after all appeals under this title are completed.
C. Euthanasia of an animal shall be accomplished humanely by a licensed veterinarian.
D. The animal care and regulation shelter shall maintain a list available for review by the general public of animals euthanized within the past 30 days, including a photograph or a description of the animal and the reason for euthanasia. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 9, 2009)