Section 41: Stray dogs

41. Stray dogs (1) A stray dog may be seized by an officer and taken to a place designated by the Director. (2) A stray dog which is not registered at the time of its seizure shall be disposed of as provided for under this Act. (3) A stray dog which is registered at the time of its seizure may be returned to the person claiming to be its owner where that person — (a) establishes his claim to the satisfaction of the Society within the period specified in Part I of the Sixth Schedule; and (b) in the case of a dog seized — (i) for the first time, pays the appropriate fee specified in Part II of the Sixth Schedule; (ii) for the second time, pays the appropriate fee specified in Part II of the Sixth Schedule. (4) Where a stray dog is not registered at the time of its seizure, the owner of the stray dog shall, before the dog is returned to him — (a) cause the dog to be registered and micro-chipped; and (b) pay the appropriate fee specified in Part II of the Sixth Schedule. (5) Where a stray dog which has been returned to its owner under this section is caught for the third time, it shall forthwith be euthanised. (6) Notwithstanding this section — (a) a stray dog caught within any airport, seaport or hospital compound shall forthwith be euthanised; (b) a stray dog which has been seized and not been claimed nor returned under this section may, with the approval of a veterinary surgeon, be euthanised; (c) a stray dog which, on being examined by a veterinary surgeon, is found to be suffering from any infectious or dangerous disease, may be euthanised and the carcass of the dog shall be disposed of in such manner as the veterinary surgeon may direct. PART VI – MISCELLANEOUS