Shafter Municipal Code Ch. 6.24 Animal Traps

The city of Shafter may at its discretion, provide animal traps to local residents on a rental basis. Traps will be loaned out on a per day and per trap basis. A renter must sign a trap rental information sheet and a trap agreement contract. The renter will be responsible to pick up a trap at the animal shelter during normal operating hours, and return the trap within the time frame required by the agreement. A deposit for the trap will be required in case of loss or damage, and an additional fee may be assessed if a renter fails to return the rental trap according to the rental agreement.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)

The city animal control officer may at his or her discretion utilize animal traps as a part of animal control operations without cost to any resident.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)

Any person who tampers, damages, or releases any animal from a city of Shafter animal trap without proper authorization is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 606 § 1 (part), 2007)