§ 3482. Escapes and rescues
If an animal escapes, or is unlawfully rescued from a pound, such animal may, within five days thereafter, be retaken wherever found and again impounded by the keeper of the pound, or by the person impounding it, and the animal shall be held for the payment of the fees and charges, as in this chapter provided. In case the animal was rescued with the knowledge and assent of the owner or keeper, it shall be held for the payment of the reasonable expense and trouble that accrues in retaking the same, to be paid to the poundkeeper, like other charges and expenses.
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 20 - Internal Security and Public Safety
Chapter 191 - Control Generally
§ 3341. Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, or swine
§ 3342. Public park, common, or green
§ 3343. Yard of townhouse, church, or schoolhouse
§ 3345. Land or premises of another
§ 3350. The disposition of feral swine
§ 3383. Impounding when no pounds
§ 3384. Security to poundkeeper
§ 3412. Poundkeeper’s duties and liabilities
§ 3414. Liability for failure to give notice
§ 3416. Ascertainment of damages; discharge on payment
§ 3417. Application to Superior judge
§ 3418. Forfeiture for failure to replevy or redeem
§ 3420. Procedure when owner unknown
§ 3421. Payment of damages and charges or sale of animals
§ 3451. Cattle, horses, or swine
§ 3481. Breaking open pound; unlawful release
§ 3484. Taking animal from or impeding impounder
§ 3485. Limitation of prosecution