§ 343-38. Destruction of certain cats.  


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  • Any cat seized and impounded shall be detained for seven days, during which time notice shall be given as set forth in § 343-37. If after the cat has been detained for seven days the owner or persons keeping or harboring the cat has not claimed it and paid all expenses incurred by reason of its detention, as set forth in § 343-39, and if the cat is unlicensed and of licensing age at the time of its seizure, the Animal Control Officer or any person authorized by him may cause the cat to be destroyed or offered for adoption in a manner provided by N.J.A.C. 8:23-3, Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitary Conduct and Operation of Kennels, Pet Shops, Shelters and Pounds.
Amended 5-4-2009 by Ord. No. O-01-09