§ 6.04.080. Animal relinquishment.

A.

In the case of an owner relinquishing a pet or animal to animal care and control, the owner shall be required to:

1.

Complete a relinquishment form, which shall include at least the following information:

a.

Name and phone number of relinquishing owner;

b.

Name, age, breed, sex, and spay/neuter status of pet or animal;

c.

Veterinary data;

d.

Any behavioral or medical problems of pet or animal.

2.

Pay the established intake fee for relinquished animals.

B.

In the case of a person relinquishing or surrendering a stray animal, that person shall complete a relinquishment form which shall include at least the following information:

1.

Name and phone number of relinquishing party (valid ID required);

2.

Any available information about the animal—area where found, observed behavior, etc.

C.

Immediately upon completion of relinquishment procedures, the pet or animal shall become the property of the Colleton County animal and environmental control department and may be placed for adoption or euthanized at the discretion of the animal care and control director.

(Ord. No. 07-O-23, §§ 1(part), 6, 2007; Ord. No. 03-O-01, § 8, 2003)