Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 16 Animals And Livestock (Formerly: Animals, Estrays, Brands, And Fences) - Chapter 16.54 Abandoned Animals

• 16.54.010 When deemed abandoned
  An animal is deemed to be abandoned under the provisions of this chapter when it is placed in the custody of a veterinarian, boarding kennel ...
• 16.54.020 Disposition of abandoned animal by person having custody
  Any person having in his care, custody, or control any abandoned animal as defined in RCW 16.54.010, may deliver such animal to any humane society ...
• 16.54.030 Duty of sheriff -- Sale -- Disposition of proceeds
  It shall be the duty of the sheriff of such county upon being so notified, to dispose of such animal as provided by law in ...

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