Q: Chipped dog miss./ Went to shelter.They called&left mess.,no posting on door, no letter.whats the correct protocol ?
A: If you mean that you lost your chipped dog, and went to the shelter and did not see him, but then the shelter called you and left a message, there is no legal requirement that they post anything on your door or send a letter. The shelter needs to hold the dog for 5 business days, which includes the day they got the dog, and then by law they own it if you have not reclaimed it. They can charge you an impound fee and daily care fee for holding onto your dog. But if you don't go there physically with proof of ownership and money to pay the fees within 5 days, don't expect to get your dog back.
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