Illinois Code § 3.7
Illinois Code § 3.7. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 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.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.7
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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