Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 52 (3)To purchase all necessary materials for the proper and efficient performances of the services and work required of the shelter consistent with the city's established purchasing procedures: (4)To cause to be picked up and transported to SBACC all unwanted animals, all animals illegally at large, and all sick, diseased, injured, lost, strayed, stolen or abandoned animals. Those animals whose owners request be euthanized may be surrender the animal to SBACC. The Shelter Manager shall determine if the animal can be saved. In addition, any animal whose illness would pose a health hazard to other animals or is injured so that it cannot rest comfortably for a minimum of three business days may be destroyed immediately as so authorized by the Shelter Manager or his/her authorized agent. If a possible owner is identified, the agencies shall undertake reasonable efforts to notify the owner or caretaker of the whereabouts of the animal and any procedures available for the lawful recovery of the animal. These efforts shall include, but are not limited to, notifying the possible owner by telephone, mail, and personal service to the last known address. Upon the owner's or caretaker's initiation of recovery procedures, the agencies shall retain custody of the animal for five (5) business days to allow for completion of the recovery process. All other animals shall be kept at said shelter or place designated by said shelter for a period of not less than three (3) business days to afford owners the opportunity to claim the animal. After such period of time, unclaimed animals shall be placed in a suitable home, retained at the shelter or released to an accepted rescue organization or euthanized. Animals released to the shelter by their owners, or impounded animals not claimed within the legal time become the property of the shelter and disposition may be made in accordance with the criteria outline in this chapter. SBACC shall not ban, bar, limit or otherwise obstruct the adoption or transfer of any animal based on breed, breed mix, age, color appearance or size. (5)To ensure that no savable animal at South Bend Animal Care and Control shall be euthanized simply because the holding period has expired. Before an animal is lolled euthanized, To ensure that no savable animal at South Bend Animal Care and Control shall be euthanized all of the following conditions must be met: (a) there are no empty cages, kennels, or other living environments in the appropriate area of the shelter, keeping in mind the overall health and wellbeing of the animals in SBACC's care; (b) the animal cannot share a cage or kennel with another animal; (c) a foster home is not available;