ยง 114. Pounds and shelters. 1. Each town and city, and each village in
which licenses are issued shall, and any other village and any county
may, establish and maintain a pound or shelter for dogs.
2. In lieu of or in addition to establishing and maintaining such
pound or shelter, any town or city, or any village in which licenses are
issued shall, and any other village and any county may, contract for
pound or shelter services with any other municipality or with any
incorporated humane society or similar incorporated dog protective
association, or with a public authority providing shelter services or
its subsidiary that is wholly created for the sole purpose of providing
such services, or shall establish and maintain, jointly or with one or
more other municipalities, a pound or shelter.
Structure New York Laws
Article 7 - Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs
109 - Licensing of Dogs Required; Rabies Vaccination Required.
111-A - Microchipping Standards.
112 - Change of Ownership; Lost or Stolen Dog.
115 - Funds Expended by Municipality for Services.
116 - Spaying and Neutering Facilities Authorized.
117 - Seizure of Dogs; Redemption Periods; Impoundment Fees; Adoption.
117-A - Animal Population Control Program.
122 - Local Laws or Ordinances.
123-A - Exemption From Civil Liability.