24.—(1) A cat or dog that is found to be, or is suspected to be, suffering from any injury or is in poor physical condition —
(a)
may be impounded and taken to an animal infirmary; and
(b)
may be —
(i)
treated in the animal infirmary as needed or until cured and released to its owner after treatment; or
(ii)
destroyed at once, or at any time while under treatment in the animal infirmary.
(2) A cat or dog may be impounded at any animal infirmary or police station and detained at that place pending the Director‑General’s instructions if —
(a)
the cat or dog is suffering from any injury or is in poor physical condition; and
(b)
its owner is not known or cannot after reasonable efforts be ascertained.