Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-336-41

Current through December 27, 2024
Section 22-336-41 - Dog Pound Records, Health Requirements, Emergency Plan
(a) Dog pounds shall maintain records of each dog, cat, or other domestic animal impounded for two (2) years from the date it was released with at least the following minimum information:
(1) Name and address of the owner or person responsible for the animal, if known, the date of entry, the date of release, and the name, address, phone number and email address of the person who took custody of the animal when it was released;
(2) Description and name of the animal, including the breed, sex, age, color marking or markings, identification device information, such as radio frequency identification device information, if available, tag information, and notes concerning any obvious injury or illness;
(3) Description of veterinary care, if provided, which shall include the date, time, name of and dosage of any medication provided, and name of the person administering any product or procedure; and
(4) If such animal is a dog, documentation confirming that the person who redeemed such dog presented a license and tag for such dog pursuant to section 22-333 of the Connecticut General Statutes, or obtained a temporary license for such dog pursuant to section 22-339a of the Connecticut General Statutes. If such person obtained a temporary license, documentation shall be included confirming that such person was notified in writing of the requirement that such person obtain a license for such dog pursuant to section 22-333 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) The records required by subsection (a) of this section shall be maintained at the dog pound, and shall be readily available for inspection by the commissioner, or the commissioner's designated agent.
(c) Each dog pound shall have on file a written emergency plan describing procedures for responding to both natural and man-made disasters, such as fires, floods, extreme weather conditions, power failures, utility disruptions and chemical and toxic spills. The emergency plan shall include procedures for training staff about disaster preparedness, staff's specific responsibilities during a disaster, relocation procedures (if appropriate), and procedures for contacting appropriate emergency response agencies and owners of animals impounded by the dog pound, if such owners are known.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-336-41

Effective 12/13/2023