A. Shelter. The city shall be responsible, within its legislative discretion, to provide (by contract with the division or otherwise) suitable premises and facilities to be used as an animal shelter where impounded animals can be kept.

B. Destruction. The division shall provide for the destruction of dogs, cats, ferrets and other animals for which destruction is authorized by this title or by Utah law. Destruction shall be accomplished in accordance with standards established by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or in accordance with any other nationally recognized standards established for the proper destruction of animals; or by any method which, in the discretion of the director or the division, is proper under the then existing circumstances.

C. Medical Treatment. The division may furnish, when deemed necessary at the discretion of the director or division personnel, medical treatment to animals impounded pursuant to this title. Prior consent for such treatment from the owners of such animals shall not be required.

D. Cost Recovery. The division shall be entitled to recover from the owner of any affected animal the cost of the care and keeping, medical treatment, and euthanasia provided or performed under the authority of this title. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))