(1) If the animal becomes sick or dies or shows any signs or symptoms of rabies during the quarantine period, the shelter officer shall immediately notify an Animal Control Officer. Upon notification, the shelter officer shall make arrangements to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian at the owner’s expense. If the veterinarian determines or suspects that the animal is infected with rabies or other zoonotic disease, he/she shall immediately notify the Animal Control Officer and any other government authority as required by law. Upon notification, the Animal Control Officer shall notify any person bitten by the animal of the findings of the veterinarian.

(2) At the end of the quarantine period, and within five (5) days thereafter, the shelter officer shall make arrangements to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian at the owner’s expense. The veterinarian shall examine the animal and report his/her findings as provided for in CCC 17.05.040(2)(a) and (b).

(3) Any animal impounded and/or quarantined at the shelter shall not be released until the owner or other authorized person pays impound fees and costs as set forth in Chapter 5.100 CCC. The owner or other authorized person redeeming an unlicensed dog over the age of six (6) months shall also pay the license fee, and late penalty fee, if applicable, as set forth in Chapter 5.100 CCC.

(4) Any animal surrendered by its owner may be humanely destroyed by euthanasia after the end of the quarantine period and after examination by a licensed veterinarian. The owner shall pay impound fees and costs as set forth in Chapter 5.100 CCC.