§ 5-36. Disposal of dead animals.

(a)

It is a violation of this article to deposit or leave a dead animal without the owner's consent on public property or on the private property of a person other than the owner of such animal.

(b)

When the division manager or an animal services officer discovers a dead animal on private property, the division shall provide written notice to the owner or keeper of such animal, ordering the owner or keeper to dispose of the remains within twenty-four (24) hours. If the owner or keeper of a dead animal cannot be identified or notified, the division shall dispose of the remains. If a notified owner or keeper fails to comply within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the written notice, the division shall cause the remains to be disposed of and shall bill the owner or keeper of the animal the applicable fee and issue a citation for violation of the provisions of this section.

(c)

When the division manager or an animal services officer discovers a dead animal on public property, and county-maintained roads, the division shall cause the remains to be disposed of and shall make a reasonable effort to identify and notify the owner of such animal. If the animal is wearing a current rabies tag or other means of identification, animal services division staff shall attempt notification of the owner by telephone or mail within twenty-four (24) hours. Information shall be maintained at the animal services division as to the date, time and location of pickup and a description of the animal to be available to owners seeking information as to missing animals.

(d)

Upon death of an animal for any reason other than rabies, the owner or keeper shall immediately dispose of the carcass of such animal by burning and/or burying at least three (3) feet below the surface of the ground.

(Code 1965, § 3-13; Ord. No. 87-9, § 13, 3-9-87; Ord. No. 91-8, § 12, 4-2-91; Ord. No. 95-32, § 9, 9-26-95; Ord. No. 2005-07 , § 10, 7-12-05)