19.2.1.120 DESTRUCTION OF ANIMALS.

(a) Humane Method. Any animal euthanized under the provisions of this Act must be euthanized as humanely as possible.

(b) Injured or Diseased Animals. An animal that is clearly suffering from serious injury, is in great pain and not likely to survive, or an animal that has evidence of any infectious or contagious disease that is a danger to other animals or humans may be euthanized by the Animal Control Officer or by another person under order by the Animal Control Officer, after reasonable efforts to notify the Owner have been made.