Chiara's Law prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons.
Chiara's Law prohibits euthanizing animals in shelters or pounds except for health or safety reasons. The bill mandates that animals must be held for at least seven days before being euthanized, unless the animal's health necessitates immediate euthanasia or there is a safety concern. It also allows shelters to transfer animals to rescue organizations or foster homes if it is in the animal's best interest. The bill requires shelters to offer animals for adoption before considering euthanasia and mandates humane euthanasia methods.
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