§ 17068 Animal Ownership Claims
If a person says they own an animal, they can file proof of ownership with the director within 14 days after a notice is first posted, and the director will then hear and decide the ownership claim.
A neighbor posts a notice that a cat found in the yard is stray. The cat's real owner sees the notice, gathers documents proving the cat is theirs, and files those papers with the director within 14 days. The director then holds a hearing to decide who owns the cat.
The owner must act quickly—no later than two weeks after the notice appears—to submit proof of ownership. Once filed, the director reviews the claim and makes a decision.
No mathematical formula is required in this statute.
A notice about a stray dog is posted on June 1. The owner must file proof of ownership by June 15 (14 days later).
Result: Owner must file by June 15 to be heard by the director.
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§ 17068 Animal Ownership Claims
Last verified: January 10, 2026