The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the Dog Control Officer of the Town of Champlain, pursuant to § 130, Subdivision 9, of the Town Law, to pick up domestic cats, under certain conditions.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Champlain 3-11-1986 by L.L. No. 1-1986. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Dogs — See Ch. 56.
Section 130, Subdivision 9, of the Town Law empowers a Town to enact ordinances, rules and regulations restraining the running at large of animals.
A.
When, in the opinion of the Dog Control Officer, a domestic cat presents a threat to a person or property, or may be rabid, the Dog Control Officer is empowered to seize such domestic cat. Domestic cats so seized shall be taken to a suitable shelter maintained by said officer.
B.
If the owner of such domestic cat cannot be found or if said owner refuses to pick up such domestic cat, then such domestic cat (other than those which may be rabid) may be adopted out by the Dog Control Officer or may be delivered to the nearest available American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any such society duly incorporated for that purpose.
Any owner may voluntarily surrender one or more cats to the Dog Control Officer by delivery of such cats to the Town of Champlain kennel. Such cats shall be made available for adoption by the Dog Control Officer. Any such cats which are not adopted within five days from the date of surrender shall be euthanized.
The Town Board, by resolution, may establish a schedule of fees, and amend same, to be charged to owners of domestic cats picked up or voluntarily surrendered pursuant to this chapter.