§ 17041 Estray Animal Lien Rights

• •You may take in a stray pet you find on land you own, rent, or the road right next to it.
• •You get a right (a lien) to be reimbursed for any money you spend on the animal.
• •This rule does not apply if the special rules in Article 5 (starting at § 17121) say otherwise.

A neighbor's dog wanders onto your backyard and stays there. You feed it, take it to the vet, and keep it safe until the owner is found.

Because the dog was on your property, you can keep the animal and later claim the cost of food, vet bills, and any other care you provided.