11-1021 - Arizona Statutes

11-1021. Proper care, maintenance and destruction of impounded animals A. Any animal impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be given proper and humane care and maintenance. B. Any animal destroyed while impounded in a county, city or town pound shall be destroyed only by the use of one of the following: 1. Sodium pentobarbital or a derivative of sodium pentobarbital. 2. T-61 euthanasia solution or its generic equivalent. C. If an animal is destroyed by means specified in subsection B, paragraph 1 or 2 of this section, it shall be done by a licensed veterinarian or in accordance with procedures established by the state veterinarian pursuant to section 3-1213. D. The governing body of any county, city or town which operates a pound shall establish procedures for the humane destruction of impounded animals by the methods described in subsections B and C of this section.