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Article XII — Impoundment.

Sec. 5-142. - Care of impounded animals.

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sonoma County

Every impounded animal shall be inspected for the presence of a license, tattoo, implant or other form of identification at the time of impoundment. All impounded animals shall be kept at the county animal shelter or at such other place as may be approved by the director. The director shall ensure that all impounded animals receive suitable and adequate food, water, shelter and medical care during impoundment.

(Ord. No. 4910 § 2, 1995.)

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