§ 13-13. Adoption; disposition of dogs., Chapter 13. Dogs, Code of Ordinances, Lancaster, Town

Any dog identified, unlicensed or licensed, in custody of the Dog Control Officer, may be delivered for adoption by the Dog Control Officer or disposed of by euthanasia after a holding period of not less than three days, except that where notice to the owner is given by mail, then the holding period shall not be less than seven days.

Voluntary surrender.

(1)

At the time the dog is surrendered to the Dog Control Officer, the owner shall execute a consent agreeing to the surrender and further authorizing the Dog Control Officer, using his/her discretion, to either:

(a)

Hold the dog for a seven-day period and deliver same for adoption; or

(b)

Dispose of the dog by euthanasia.

(2)

Where the record owner surrenders a dog to the Dog Control Officer, there shall be no redemption period applicable.

(3)

The record owner of the dog shall transfer title to the Town of Lancaster upon surrender by completing the appropriate license sections.

Licensing prior to releasing from custody. No dog shall be delivered for adoption unless it has been licensed pursuant to this chapter prior to its release from custody of the Dog Control Officer.

Fees.

(1)

There shall be no fee for the adoption of a dog.

(2)

There shall be no fee for the voluntary surrender of a dog to the Dog Control Officer for purposes of adoption.

(3)

There shall be a fee for the euthanasia and disposal of a dog, which shall be in an amount equal to the cost incurred by the Dog Control Officer in providing this service.

Violations. The disposition by euthanasia or delivery for adoption of a seized dog shall not relieve any person from any violations of this chapter or of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law.