NY S02064

Requires dog control officers, peace officers, and police officers to record identifying information from tags, tattoos, or microchips when seizing dogs, in addition to official identification numbers.

Mandates that seized dogs be checked for all forms of identification within 24 hours or as soon as practicable, and that information be compared with records of lost or stolen dogs reported under section 112.

Requires shelters and pounds to make available online, if practicable, photographs and descriptions of seized dogs (including breed) to help owners locate their pets, though information may be withheld to protect dog safety.

Extends the holding period for unidentified dogs from 5 days to 5 days after the owner receives actual notice if the owner is positively identified and notified by any reasonably calculated means.

Identified dogs held after personal notification must be held for 7 days, and those notified by certified mail must be held for 9 days from mailing date, during which owners may redeem them upon payment of impoundment fees and proof of licensing.