Q: I found a dog it wasn’t chipped I couldn’t keep it I looked for hours on social media so I gave away can I be arrested
Because of covid the spca is not accepting strays
A:
You are not allowed to give somebody's property to another person. The Bradshaw Center's website contains the following:
"I LOST MY PET / FOUND A STRAY PET:
Although it’s not ideal or popular, at this time we’re asking the public to leave found animals in place, as they may already be close to home and found by owners. However, we are taking sick and injured animals (only). Please leave kittens in place, as mama kitty is probably not far away, and their chances of survival are much greater if they stay with her. Check with neighbors! Lost and Found pets should be posted online on sites such as NextDoor, Craigslist, SacBee.com, PawBoost.com, PetFinder.com and registered on www.PetHarbor.com.com."
animalcare.saccounty.net/Documents/Bradshaw%20Animal%20Shelter%20FAQ%20Update%204-23-20.pdf?csf=1&e=j35mrf
Although you have potentially violated the law, it is unlikely that you will be arrested.
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