Victoria : Règlement no 11-044, art. 32(2) — Animal Responsibility Bylaw

Subsection (1) does not apply if the animal that has been seized is a dangerous dog. Informing the owner of impoundment 42 If the poundkeeper knows the name and address of the owner of an animal which has been impounded, the poundkeeper will inform the owner verbally or by mail within 24 hours of the impoundment. Bylaw current to July, 2022. To obtain latest amendments, if any, contact Legislative Services at 250-361-0571. Redeeming an animal from the pound 43 (1) The owner of an impounded animal or the owner’s agent may redeem the animal from the pound by

• (a) proving ownership of the animal to the satisfaction of the poundkeeper or, in the case of an agent, satisfying the poundkeeper of the agent’s authority to redeem the animal, and
• (b) paying to the poundkeeper
• (i) any applicable licence fees,
• (ii) the applicable impoundment fees prescribed in Schedule D,
• (iii) the applicable maintenance fees prescribed in Schedule D for each day or part of a day that the animal was impounded,
• (iv) the costs of any special equipment, resources or boarding facilities required to seize, impound or maintain the animal, and
• (v) any veterinary costs incurred in respect of the animal during the impoundment period.