In case any creature shall be at any time impounded as aforesaid, and shall continue to be without necessary food and water for more than 12 successive hours, it shall be lawful for any officer of the Washington Humane Society, from time to time, and as often as it shall be necessary, to enter into and upon any pound in which such creature shall be so confined, and supply it with necessary food and water so long as it shall remain so confined; such person shall not be liable to any action for such entry, and the reasonable cost for such food and water may be collected of the owner of such creature, and the said creature shall not be exempt from levy and sale upon execution issued upon a judgment thereof.
(Aug. 23, 1871, Leg. Assem., p. 137, ch. 106, § 8; Feb. 13, 1885, 23 Stat. 302, ch. 58, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 22-808.
1973 Ed., § 22-808.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties
Chapter 10 - Cruelty to Animals
§ 22–1001. Definitions and penalties
§ 22–1002. Other cruelties to animals
§ 22–1002.01. Reporting requirements
§ 22–1003. Rest, water and feeding for animals transported by railroad company
§ 22–1004. Arrests without warrant authorized; notice to owner
§ 22–1005. Issuance of search warrants
§ 22–1006. Prosecution of offenders; disposition of fines
§ 22–1006.01. Penalty for engaging in animal fighting
§ 22–1007. Impounded animals to be supplied with food and water
§ 22–1008. Relief of impounded animals
§ 22–1010. Penalty for engaging in cockfighting or animal fighting. [Repealed]
§ 22–1011. Neglect of sick or disabled animals
§ 22–1014. Docking tails of horses. [Repealed]
§ 22–1015. Penalty for engaging in animal fighting [Renumbered]