Chapter

Dogs and Other Companion Animals. Kennels and Pet Shops

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-327— Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-328— Enforcement. Animal control officers. Expenses. Training of animal control officers. Reimbursement. Training program curriculum. Issuance of certificate. Continuing education requirement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-329— Prevention of cruelty to dogs and other animals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-329a— Seizure and custody of neglected or cruelly treated animals. Vesting of ownership of animal. Animal abuse cost recovery account
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-329b— Reporting of neglected or cruelly treated animals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-329c— Law enforcement officer's or animal control officer's authority to take possession of sexually assaulted animal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-330— Authority of officers issuing summons
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-331— Municipal animal control officers. Assistants
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-331a— Regional animal control officers. Pounds
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332— Impoundment and disposition of roaming, injured or mistreated animals. Authority to spay or neuter unclaimed dog. Liability for provision of veterinary care to injured, sick or diseased impounded animal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332a— Use of dogs for medical research restricted
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332b— License for use of dogs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332c— Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332d— Impoundment and disposition of certain cats. Authority to spay or neuter unclaimed cat
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-332e— Regional or municipal dog pound contract with animal rescue organization for veterinary treatment of injured, sick or diseased animal. Contract requirements. Department of Agriculture complaint. Maintenance of list of animal rescue organizations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-333— Redemption of impounded dog, cat or other animal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-334— Municipal animal control officer's fees
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-335— Removal of municipal animal control officer. Complaint against municipal animal control officer
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-336— Towns to provide pounds or other suitable facilities. Regulations. Enforcement. Inspection report
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-336a— Municipal or regional dog pounds. Standards. Enforcement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-337— Notice of licensing requirements
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-338— Licensing of dogs. Fees. Rabies certificate. Exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-339— Licensing of dogs which are six months of age or older by new owners. Fees
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-339a— Town clerks may deputize agents for the issuance of licenses. Licensing of dogs acquired from dog pounds. Fees. Rabies certificate
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-339b— Rabies vaccination required for dogs and cats. Exemption from rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccination exemption certificate. Veterinarian appeal. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-339c— Certificate of rabies vaccination
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-339d— Municipal control of feral cats
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-340— Town clerk to provide licenses and tags
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-341— Tag or plate to be attached to dog collar or harness. Cost
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-342— Local kennel licenses. Certain breeders to be licensed. Inspection of kennel facilities. Penalties
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-343— Temporary placing of dog
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344— Licensing of commercial kennel, pet shop, training facility or grooming facility. Advertising by commercial kennels. Registration of animal importer. Fees. Humane treatment of animals. Registration of animal shelters. Inspection. Fines. Conformance to zoning regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344a— Euthanasia of animals by pet shops
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344b— Pet shop required to have dogs and cats examined by veterinarian. Replacement or refund. Statement of customer rights. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344c— Licensure of breeding facilities by towns. Standard of care for breeders of cats or dogs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344d— Signs required in pet shops selling dogs. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344e— License required for procurement of dog or cat for resale. Exception. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-344f— Veterinarian examination of cat or dog imported into state by animal importer or person operating or maintaining animal shelter. Records of veterinary services rendered. Fines
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-345— License and tag for service animals for persons with a disability
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-345a
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-346— Guide dogs on trains
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-346a
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-347— Use of license fees
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-348— Allocation of license fees to The University of Connecticut. Balance to towns
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-349— Unlicensed dogs. Regulations. Impoundment
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-350— Dogs as personal property. Tax exemption. Theft
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-350a— Tethering dog to stationary object or mobile device. Prohibited means. Confining or tethering dogs for unreasonable period of time. Adequate shelter. Retention of other protections afforded dogs. Fines
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-351— Theft, killing or injuring of companion animal. Penalty. Liability
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-351a— Liability for intentionally killing or injuring companion animal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-352— Change of residence of owner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-353— Identifying insignia or tattoo marks
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-354— Imported dogs and cats. Certificates of health. Importation from rabies quarantine area. Sale of young puppies and kittens. Sale of dogs by pet shop licensees. Certificate of origin required. Purchase of dog or cat from outside of state. Penalties
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-354a— Payment contracts and lease agreements for ownership of dogs or cats. Voided. Ownership of affected dog or cat. Exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-355— Damage by dog to domestic animals or poultry
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-356— Damage by two or more dogs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-357— Damage by dogs to person or property
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-358— Killing of dogs doing damage. Restraint or disposal orders. Notice. Seizure. Pre-appeal meeting. Appeal of order to the Superior Court. Complaints by persons sustaining damage by biting or attacking dog to poultry, ratite, domestic rabbit, animal or livestock. Investigation. Orders. Exemptions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359— Control of rabies. Quarantine. Regulations. Report of rabies cases. Fine. Seizure of animals. Costs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359a— Clinic for vaccination against rabies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359b— Rabies vaccine
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359c— Certificate of rabies vaccination. Licensing and vaccination of cats not required
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359e— Tags and certificates indicating rabies vaccination
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-359f— Request for reduction of quarantine period after potential rabies exposure of animal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-360— Pasteur treatment. Examination of dog for rabies
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-362— Annoyance by dogs on highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-363— Nuisance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-364— Dogs or livestock roaming at large. Order for enforcement. Intentional or reckless subsequent violation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-364a— Intentional or reckless release of domestic animal which causes damage
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-364b— Control of dogs in proximity to service animals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-365— Obstruction of commissioner or any animal control officer. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-366— Cropping of dog's ears
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-367— General penalty. Enforcement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-367a— Regulations