[Added 3-4-1997 by Ord. No. 5875-97]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The humane disposition of a dog or cat by use of lethal injection.
It is hereby determined that the City of Clifton
is desirous of implementing a low-cost system for the humane disposition
of unwanted owned dogs or cats for owners who are residents of the
City of Clifton. In order for the City to implement such a system,
it will be necessary to charge a fee to cover reasonable costs and
services.
[Amended 2-4-2003 by Ord. No. 6330-03; 1-2-2008 by Ord. No. 6711-08]
The following fees will be charged to residents
of the City of Clifton for euthanasia services for their owned pets
by the Animal Control Officer or his duly authorized representative:
[Amended 2-4-2003 by Ord. No. 6330-03]
The Clifton Animal Control Officer/Animal Cruelty
Investigator must be satisfied of proof of ownership before a resident
can surrender his/her pet for disposition. All fees must be paid at
the Clifton Health Department and all rights of ownership shall released
to the City of Clifton before euthanasia can take place. The disposition
of an euthanized dog or cat will become the responsibility of the
City of Clifton.
Whenever the City of Clifton's capability to
provide this service becomes diminished, this program will cease until
such time that the capability is restored. No dog or cat will be euthanized
if it has been determined that said dog or cat has been involved in
a biting incident within 10 days of relinquishing the dog or cat for
euthanasia unless the owner agrees that the dog or cat be made available
for rabies examination at his own expense.
