§ 3511. Abandoned animals; definition
An animal shall be deemed to be abandoned when it is placed in the custody of a veterinarian, veterinary hospital, boarding kennel, stable, or other person or establishment for treatment, board, or care, and:
(1) having been placed in custody for a specific period of time, the animal is not removed at the end of the specific period, and a notice to remove the animal within ten days thereafter has been given to the person placing the animal in custody by means of registered mail addressed to the last known address of the person; or
(2) having been placed in custody for an unspecified period of time, the animal is not removed within ten days after notice to remove the animal has been given to the person placing the animal in custody by means of registered mail addressed to the last known address of the person. (Added 1967, No. 240 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Feb. 8, 1968.)
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