Ajax By-law 40-2025, s. 4.25 — Where the shelter or Town deems it necessary to euthanize a dog or cat pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.23 and/or Section 4.24 of this By-law, the shelter or Town shall first make every effort possible and practical in the circumstances to contact the owner of the dog or cat and to permit the owner to transfer the animal, at the owner’s expense, to the office of a veterinarian
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Where the shelter or Town deems it necessary to euthanize a dog or cat pursuant to the provisions of Section 4.23 and/or Section 4.24 of this By-law, the shelter or Town shall first make every effort possible and practical in the circumstances to contact the owner of the dog or cat and to permit the owner to transfer the animal, at the owner’s expense, to the office of a veterinarian.
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- 4.23(a)
- 4.24 Where a dog or cat seized and impounded is injured or should be euthanized without delay for humane reasons, or for reasons of safety to persons or animals, the Animal Services Officer, Town and its agents, or shelter staff may euthanize the dog or cat in a humane manner as soon after seizure as he or she sees fit without permitting any person to claim possession of the dog or cat and without offering it for sale and no damages or compensation shall be recovered or recoverable on account of its destruction
- 5 Protective Custody
- 5.1 The Town is authorized to receive animals into protective care that the Town deems appropriate
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