Reclamation of Owned Pets

(1) If the Organization comes into possession of any stray, lost, or other displaced or apparently homeless Animal from anywhere within the Commonwealth, the Organization shall immediately report this to the local Animal Control Officer in the municipality where the Animal was found. Any such Dog shall remain in the custody and control of the Animal Control Officer for a minimum of seven calendar days, or for a different length of time as required by applicable law, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 140, § 151A. (2) The Organization, upon acquisition of such Animal, shall immediately check for microchips, identification tags, or any other form of identification, and shall document the findings in the Animal's Individual Animal Record. (3) The Organization shall make every reasonable effort to locate and notify the owner of an identified Animal and to facilitate its return.