§ 106-4. Seizure of dogs at large.

A. 

Animal Control Officers of the Town shall be and are hereby authorized and directed to seize all dogs:

(1) 

Whether or not tagged or licensed, not restrained by a leash, found off the owner’s premises and to confine same at the Town shelter.

(2) 

Which are not licensed, whether on or off the owner’s premises, pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law Article 7, and to confine same at the Town shelter.

B. 

Notwithstanding Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, holding periods prior to euthanasia of stray and owner-identified animals being five and seven days, respectively, it shall be the policy of the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter not to euthanize dogs unless they are unadoptable due to temperament or have been available for adoption for at least 90 days. Thereafter, if the animals remain unclaimed, they become the property of the Town of Babylon and may be held for an additional 30 days at the discretion of the Town.

Amended 4-19-1983 by Res. No. 2; 8-16-2011 by L.L. No. 15-2011; 1-24-2012 by L.L. No. 1-2012