HB 2526 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 11-1013 to modify mandatory impound periods for dogs and cats at county pounds.

• Establishes different holding periods: 48 hours minimum for healthy or sick/treatable animals, 72 hours for surrendered dogs, and 120 hours for animals with microchips or licenses and other owner identification.

• Allows impounded cats in sterilization programs that will be returned to their original location to be exempted from the mandatory holding period requirement.

• Requires proper care and maintenance of all impounded dogs and cats, with owners able to reclaim animals during the impound period by providing proof of ownership and paying established pound fees.