[Ord. No. 4503, 6-5-2023]
A.
In
addition to the services required by this Chapter, the Division is
authorized to perform the following services upon request:
1.
Taking possession of animals unwanted by their owners and brought
by them to the Division;
2.
Putting up for adoption unwanted animals brought to the Division
by residents of St. Charles County;
3.
Euthanizing animals;
4.
Disposing of euthanized animals;
5.
Impounding, apprehending, catching, trapping, netting, tranquilizing
or treating any animal not subject to this Animal Control Ordinance,
during or after normal business hours of the Division.
[Ord. No. 4503, 6-5-2023]
A.
Feral cat programs shall consist of any program that provides spay/neuter
services and education for and related to only feral and community
cats. Such programs shall:
1.
Provide low-cost or free sterilization for feral and community
cats weighing more than two (2) pounds who are at least eight (8)
weeks of age;
2.
Not provide sterilization services for pet cats or pet kittens;
3.
Ear tip all feral and community cats for which it provides services;
4.
Vaccinate all feral and community cats for FVRCP and rabies;
and
5.
Provide educational materials and trainings on the subject of
feral and community cats.
[Ord. No. 4503, 6-5-2023]
The Division is authorized to recover the costs of performing the services authorized by this Article, set forth in Section 210.240.
[Ord. No. 4503, 6-5-2023]
Any animal which is apprehended running at large may not be released to the owner-claimant without proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies and proof that the animal has received a microchip as required by Section 210.141. Any animal for which such proof is lacking shall be vaccinated for rabies prior to release from impoundment, or, in the alternative, the owner-claimant may present a receipt from a duly licensed Missouri veterinarian showing payment in full for a rabies vaccination.
