§ 44-17-402. Retrieval of Hunting Dogs From Federal Property Operated by Wildlife Resources Agency
If the owner or a person in control of a dog is hunting with either a firearm or a bow and arrow, and that person’s dog strays onto property owned by the federal government and operated by the Tennessee wildlife resources agency, the owner or person may proceed onto the property without the person’s firearm […]
§ 44-17-403. Death of Pet Caused by Negligent Act of Another — Damages
If a person’s pet is killed or sustains injuries that result in death caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for up to five thousand […]
§ 44-17-404. Recovery for Death or Injury to Guide Dogs
If a person’s guide dog is killed or sustains injuries that result in death or permanent disability caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, then the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable […]
§ 44-17-501. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as “The Tennessee Spay/Neuter Law.”
§ 44-17-502. Requirement for Adoption
No person shall adopt a dog or cat from an agency, including, but not limited to, an animal shelter, dog pound, animal control agency or humane shelter operated by a municipality, county, or other governmental agency within the state, or a private organization operating a shelter from which animals are adopted or reclaimed, unless: The […]
§ 44-17-503. Deposit — Forfeiture of Deposit — Use of Forfeited Deposits
If the dog or cat being adopted has not been spayed or neutered, the agency shall require a deposit of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) from the new owner prior to the adoption in order to ensure that the dog or cat is spayed or neutered. The new owner may request and shall receive […]
§ 44-17-504. Petition for Compliance
If a person fails to comply with this part, the agency may file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking compliance and/or requesting return of the dog or cat to the agency from which it was adopted.
§ 44-17-505. Dogs or Cats Claimed by Owner
Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize an agency to spay or neuter a dog or cat, if the dog or cat is being claimed by and returned to its lawful owner within seven (7) days of the dog or cat being taken into custody by the agency.
§ 44-17-601. “Chemical Capture” Defined — Authorized Drugs — Administration of Drugs
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “chemical capture” means the capture of a dog or cat by means of sedation using approved drugs as provided in this part and appropriate drug administering equipment. Chemical capture by certified animal chemical capture technicians shall only be effected by use of Telazol or such […]
§ 44-17-401. Electronic Locating Collars
No agency or entity of state or local government shall enact, adopt, promulgate, or enforce any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or other policy that restricts or prevents the owner of any dog from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss; except that the fish and wildlife commission may limit the use […]