(1) Animals not redeemed within the time periods as set forth in CCC 17.06.030 may be adopted or humanely destroyed by euthanasia at the discretion of the shelter officer, except those animals known to have bitten or which have been found dangerous or potentially dangerous shall not be adopted. Livestock not redeemed within the time limits may also be sold; provided, that no such animals will be adopted, sold, or destroyed if the owner is known to be physically or mentally incapacitated due to injury or serious illness and therefore incapable of handling his/her affairs.

(2) Upon receipt of written permission from the owner, animals may be adopted or humanely destroyed by euthanasia without regards to the holding periods outlined in CCC 17.06.030.

(3) Any animal as may be determined by the shelter officer or licensed veterinarian to be suffering from serious injury or disease may be humanely destroyed by euthanasia without regard to the holding period outlined in CCC 17.06.030.

(4) Any animal as may be determined by the shelter officer to be feral may be humanely destroyed by euthanasia without regard to the holding period outlined in CCC 17.06.030.

(5) Any previously declared dangerous dog that has bitten shall be humanely destroyed by euthanasia after the quarantine period.

(6) Inherently dangerous animals and/or inherently dangerous reptiles which have bitten or been found running at large shall be humanely destroyed by euthanasia or transferred to a suitably licensed facility such as a zoo without regard to the holding period outlined in CCC 17.06.030.