Procedure for abandonment of dogs or cats in program.

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In the event that any person who submits any cat or dog for spaying or neutering to a participating veterinarian fails to retrieve such cat or dog within the time recommended by such participating veterinarian, such veterinarian shall transfer custody of such dog or cat to a state animal control officer, regional animal control officer or a municipal animal control officer, as defined in section 22-327. No participating veterinarian who has performed services provided for in sections 22-380e to 22-380m, inclusive, shall be denied payment from the account due to any failure of an owner of a dog or cat to retrieve such dog or cat.

(P.A. 92-187, S. 6, 10; P.A. 01-87, S. 6.)

History: P.A. 92-187, S. 6 effective July 1, 1994; P.A. 01-87 changed “canine control officer” to “state animal control officer” and “fund” to “account”.


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