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24 1. Ensure the transfer of any injured or sick animals to the animal shelter or veterinary emergency hospital, or ensure that the owner (if present) of the animal seeks medical treatment. G. Field euthanasia Contractor will: 1. Ensure that if euthanasia is necessary for a sick or injured wild animal while it is in the field, the euthanasia shall be conducted by trained personnel with necessary equipment. This service shall be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year. H. Investigations for animal bites, dangerous & vicious animal cases Contractor will: 1. Conduct thorough investigations of dangerous or vicious animals, which shall include interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, writing reports, taking photos, requesting related information and securing search warrants to impound a vicious or dangerous dog, making initial designations as dangerous or vicious, and testifying at hearings. This investigation should be completed, and the report and all supporting information presented to the County, at least three (3) calendar days ahead of the scheduled hearing. Contractor, pertaining to Contractor’s duties as outlined herein, will follow the applicable County and Participating City ordinances. 2. Investigate municipal code violation complaints within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Participating Cities and the unincorporated County pertaining to Contractor’s duties as outlined herein. This includes, but is not limited to, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, taking photos, writing reports, requesting related information and securing search warrants, issuing citations, and participating in hearings or court proceedings as needed for potential impoundment and/or prosecution. Officers will work closely with the City Attorney or County District Attorney as applicable. I. Removal of dead animals Contractor will: 1. Remove dead animals from the public right-of-way, except freeways and/or highways, which are maintained by CALTRANS. 2. Remove stray dead domestic animals from private property for no charge. 3. Remove owned domestic dead animals at the request of owner with a charge to the member of the public requesting the service, as set forth in the Fee Schedule. All such fees collected by the Contractor shall be remitted to the County. 4. Pick up and dispose of any dead animal on any street, sidewalk, school, or other public property. 5. In cases where animal contact meets the criteria for rabies testing, pick up dead or live wildlife on private property. In cases where animal contact meets the criteria for rabies testing, the Contractor will follow the rabies testing protocol.