§ 3-10. Disposition of unclaimed impounded animals  


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  • Any animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter and not reclaimed by its owner within five days may be humanely destroyed by the animal control officer, have its title transferred to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or be placed in the custody of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner who will agree to comply with the provisions of this chapter and such regulations as shall be fixed by the town. If the animal is one as to which the respective rights of the owner and the person in possession or custody are determined by state law, such law shall be complied with.

(Rev. Ords. 1989, § 3-10)