Section 5: Disposal of stray dogs

5. Disposal of stray dogs (1) Where a dog is not reclaimed from a dog pound in accordance with section 4, the dog may be disposed of under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. (2) Where a dog taken to a dog pound is certified by a veterinary surgeon to be suffering from a contagious or life-threatening disease, it shall be disposed of under his supervision. (3) Where a stray dog has been caught for the third time, it shall be disposed of forthwith in a humane manner. (4) Where a dog is disposed of, the carcass shall be dealt with in a manner approved by the Permanent Secretary. (5) Every owner of a dog that has been disposed of shall pay— (a) the poundage fee specified in the Schedule; and (b) any costs incurred in the disposal of the dog. [S. 5 amended by Act 45 of 2003.]