CT SB00870

Expands animal control officers' authority to cover "other domestic animals" beyond just dogs, including taking into custody injured, neglected, or mistreated domestic animals found on highways.

Requires animal control officers to publish descriptions of unclaimed animals in newspapers and post them on public-facing Internet websites or national pet adoption sites within specified timeframes, with limited exceptions for litigation holds, safety concerns, or feral animals.

Allows municipalities to retain unclaimed animals for extended periods to find adoptive homes and permits officers to charge adopters up to $150 for spaying/neutering and vaccination costs in addition to the $5 licensing fee.

Provides liability protections for municipalities, animal control officers, rescue organizations, and licensed veterinarians for treatment or euthanasia of injured or diseased animals unless performed in a wanton, reckless, or malicious manner.

Updates language throughout the statute to use inclusive pronouns and modern terminology while extending dog pound facility requirements to accommodate other domestic animals.