The owner of an animal that has been impounded pending the outcome of any enforcement action taken by the city pursuant to this title may prevent disposition of the animal by Petaluma animal services by posting a deposit in an amount set either by the hearing officer or a court of competent jurisdiction where the enforcement action is pending that is sufficient to provide for the animal’s minimum care for at least thirty days, including the day the animal was taken into custody. Such deposit shall be filed with the city of Petaluma department of finance within seven calendar days of the date of impound. If the deposit is not posted, the animal shall be deemed abandoned, and the animal services manager shall determine the final disposition of the animal in accordance with this title. Once the deposit is exhausted, if the owner of the animal desires to prevent disposition of the animal by animal services, the owner must post a deposit within seven calendar days following the exhaustion of the deposit. If a deposit is not posted, the animal shall be deemed abandoned and final disposition shall be determined by the animal services manager. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the immediate euthanasia of the animal if, in the opinion of a licensed veterinarian, the animal is experiencing intractable extreme pain or suffering. The owner shall be liable for all costs of providing care or disposal of the animal. (Ord. 2349 NCS §1 (part), 2009.)