§ 91.140. Treatment or destruction of infected or injured animals.

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(A)

If any animal is impounded because it is infected or carrying, or believed to be infected or carrying, an infectious or contagious disease, or if any animal is impounded in an injured condition, the animal control officer shall have authority to procure the services of a licensed veterinarian to treat the animal, if in the opinion of the animal control officer or the veterinarian it can be treated successfully.

(B)

If the health or safety of the citizens of Fruitland Park would be jeopardized, or the principles of humane treatment would be violated by the continued existence of an infected or injured animal, it may be destroyed by a licensed veterinarian or an authorized animal control officer after an attempt has been made to notify the owner; and the animal or its remains will be disposed of without compensation being paid to the owner or keeper.

(Ord. 95-008, passed 9-14-95)

                    
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