Policy Text
POLICY
141.0ANIMALS (IMPOUNDED)
REVISED: 11/2011 RELATED POLICIES:
Reviewed by Chief David Magnusson
4/2019
A.In cases where an officer arrests the owner of a pet, the following procedures may be
taken.
1.The pet may be turned over to a caretaker designated by the arrested person.
2.If the owner fails to designate a caretaker for whatever reason (one cannot be
found, owner refusal, owner incapacitation), Animal Control will be contacted to
respond. If unable to respond in a reasonable time, the officer will impound the
pet.
B.Whenever a pet is taken into custody, the following procedures shall apply.
1.The pet will be sheltered in a temporary holding pen at the station.
2.The pet will be provided with fresh water by the officer.
3.A tag listing the O.R., officer's name, owner's name, and reason for detention
shall be filled out by the arresting officer and attached to the pet or holding pen.
4.The officer will notify Animal Control to pick up the pet.
C.In cases where an officer seizes a sick, neglected, or abused animal, the following steps
may be taken.
1.Officer will first request the Animal Protection League to respond to the scene, at
which time the animal will be turned over to them.
2.If the Animal Protection League is unavailable to respond, Animal Control shall
be summoned.
3.If neither can respond to the scene in a reasonable period of time, the officer shall
follow the procedures outlined B, 1-6.
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