§ 800-340. REDEMPTION, SALE, GIFT, OR DESTRUCTION OF IMPOUNDED CATS

Whenever any cat has been impounded under the provisions of this Chapter, at any time during the holding period required by Section 31752 of the Food and Agricultural Code, subject to the provisions for owner redemption contained therein, any person may at any time prior to the sale or other disposition thereof, during the regular office hours of the animal shelter, redeem the same by:

(a)

Paying all outstanding fees and charges owing to the animal shelter as required by the Board of Supervisors in either ordinance or resolution, and

(b)

Paying the deposit required by Section 800-370, if the cat being redeemed is not spayed or neutered.

At any time after the expiration of the holding period required by Section 31752 of the Food and Agricultural Code, Animal Control Services may, without further notice, and without advertising in any manner, sell, give away, or humanely destroy any cat not claimed or redeemed. Any cat having been released to a nonprofit animal rescue or adoption organization pursuant to Section 31752(b) of the Food and Agricultural Code shall, upon its return to the custody of Animal Control Services, be deemed to have completed the holding period required by Section 31752(a). Provided, however, that Animal Control Services may not transfer title to any living animal to any institution engaged in the diagnosis or treatment of human or animal disease, or in research for the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical, or biological science, or in the testing or diagnosis, improvement or standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals, or drugs.