N.Y. Town Law § 312: Impounding strays

§ 312. Impounding strays. Within six days after such beasts shall have

come upon such lands, such owner or occupant may cause them to be put in

the nearest pound in the same town, if there be one, there to remain

until they be redeemed, sold or reclaimed according to law. If there be

no such pound, or he elect to keep such beasts, he shall cause them to

be properly fed and cared for until they are redeemed, sold or reclaimed

according to law.