Animal services may cause an impounded animal to be destroyed without waiting for the holding period specified in Section 9.28.090 to expire, when such animal is severely injured, or infected with a dangerous or communicable disease. Animal services shall make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of the animal, if known, prior to the euthanization of the animal. (Ord. 2349 NCS §1 (part), 2009; Ord. 2185 NCS §2 (part), 2004. Formerly 9.28.100.)