S.L. 437.101 Art. 8Possession of a stray dog.

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, any person other than a Police officer or any officer authorised by the Director, who takes possession of a stray dog shall:

(a) if the dog is injured and in physical distress, make the necessary arrangements for it to receive veterinary care; and

(b) if the dog is not injured -

(i) return the dog to its owner or keeper, if known; or

(ii) deliver the dog to the nearest police station and inform the Police officer in charge, of the place where the dog was found and, thereupon, the provisions of regulation 7 shall apply to such dog; or

(iii) deliver the dog to a registered sanctuary, where it shall be ascertained whether the dog has been microchipped and, in any case, where the dog shall be retained for at least seven days to allow its owner to claim it back before sheltering or re-homing it; or

(iv) if wishing to retain the dog as a new owner, take the dog to the nearest police station to report where the dog was found and ascertain whether the dog has been microchipped and it already has an owner, and, if this is not the case, the provisions of regulation 7 shall apply to such new owner.