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§ 3511. Abandoned animals; definition

§ 3511. Abandoned animals; definition An animal shall be deemed to be abandoned when it is placed in the custody of a veterinarian, veterinary hospital, boarding kennel, stable, or other person or establishment for treatment, board, or care, and: (1) having been placed in custody for a specific period of time, the animal is not […]

§ 3512. Waiver of lien

§ 3512. Waiver of lien The giving of notice as prescribed in section 3511 of this title shall be deemed a waiver of any lien on the animal for the treatment, board, or care of the animal but shall not relieve the owner of the animal of his or her contractual liability for the treatment, […]

§ 3513. Disposal of abandoned animals

§ 3513. Disposal of abandoned animals Any person having in his or her care, custody, or control any abandoned animal as defined in section 3511 of this title may deliver the animal to any humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or in the case of dogs, cats, or other small […]