<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-7. - Destruction or adoption of dogs and cats.</div>
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               (a)
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               If an impounded dog or cat is not reclaimed by the owner within a period prescribed
               in <a href="" data-chunk-id="CD_ORD_CH6AN_S6-6REOWKE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14666">section 6-6</a>, it may be destroyed in a humane manner or shall become the property of the animal
               shelter and offered for adoption to a responsible adult who is willing to comply with
               this chapter and with policies promulgated by the county.
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               (b)
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               A dog or cat which has been impounded by reason of its being a stray and is unclaimed
               by its owner or keeper within 72 hours (excluding Sundays) will be placed for adoption
               or destruction. Dogs or cats with proper identification will be held for 72 hours
               (excluding Sundays) after personal contact with the owner before being placed for
               adoption or destruction.
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               (c)
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               Any dog or cat that exhibits fierce, dangerous, or aggressive behavior will not be
               offered for adoption.
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               (Ord. No. 008-01, Â§ 7, 6-16-2008)
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