§ 17001 Estray Animal Taker Definition

• •A “taker-up” is anyone who picks up a stray animal.
• •The definition is used throughout the chapter.
• •Taking up an animal triggers the duties in Section 17041.

A neighbor finds a wandering dog and brings it home to keep it safe until the owner is found.

Because the neighbor took the dog up, they are a “taker-up” and must follow the steps in Section 17041.