NY S03305

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 (tags, microchips, tattoos, licenses) within 24 hours or as soon as practicable by shelters, pounds, humane societies, and municipal officers.

Requires entities to post photographs and descriptions of seized dogs on publicly available websites (or alternative means if internet is impracticable) to help owners locate their pets, with discretion to withhold information if needed for safety.

Requires seized dogs to be compared against lost or stolen dog records within 24 hours or as soon as practicable, and reasonable efforts must be made to notify identified owners by any practical means.

Extends the holding period for seized dogs from five days to seven or nine days (depending on notification method) if the owner is positively identified and notified, allowing additional time for redemption.

Takes effect 60 days after becoming law.