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225 ILCS 605/3.7

(225 ILCS 605/3.7)
Sec. 3.7. Redemption of stray dogs and cats from animal shelters.


Any owner, agent, or caretaker wishing to make redemption of a dog or cat held by a shelter under the provisions of subsection (c) of Section 3.6 of this Act may do so by doing the following:

(1) paying the shelter for the board of the dog or

cat for the period the shelter was in possession of the animal; the daily boarding rate shall not exceed the daily boarding rate of the animal control agency in the jurisdiction in which the shelter is located; and

(2) paying the shelter for reasonable costs of

veterinary care, if applicable.

The shelter has the option to waive any fees or veterinary costs.

(Source: P.A. 99-310, eff. 1-1-16.)