Treatment of cat or dog
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.