Arcadia Municipal Code Div. 2 Impounding of Stray Animals

Any person finding any stray domestic animal or any animal which is running at large contrary to the provisions of this Part may take up such animal if he complies with the applicable provisions of this Part.

Any person taking up any stray domestic animal or any animal found running at large contrary to the provisions of this Part shall surrender such animal to the Poundmaster or to his duly authorized representative upon demand.

Every person except the Poundmaster or a poundkeeper taking up any stray domestic animal or any animal which is running at large contrary to the provisions of this Part shall, within four (4) hours thereafter, give notice to the Poundmaster, Chief of Police or to duly authorized law enforcement officers of:

(1) The fact that he has such animal in his possession;

(2) The complete description of such animal;

(3) The license number of such animal, if any, and by what county or municipal corporation issued. If such animal has no license, he shall so state;

(4) The place where such animal is confined.

In case such notice is given to any law enforcement officer, such officer shall immediately notify the Poundmaster and shall furnish him all the information which has been obtained regarding such animal.

The Poundmaster may deliver to the pound of any corporation formed pursuant to Section 10400 of the California Corporations Code, or to the County Pound, any stray domestic animal.