# W. Va. Code § 19-20-7: Dog pound and equipment to be provided by county court [county commission]; exception

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S7

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 19-20-7
- **Heading:** Dog pound and equipment to be provided by county court [county commission]; exception
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 19 / Article 20 / Section 7

## Text

The county court of each county, if the court appoints a county dog warden, shall provide the dog warden with nets and other suitable devices for taking dogs in a humane manner, and with facilities for transporting any dog seized to the dog pound, a suitable place for impounding dogs with proper provisions for their feeding and care, and humane equipment, devices and methods for destroying dogs: Provided, That in any county in which there is a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or a humane society, incorporated and organized under the laws of this state, and having one or more duly appointed agents, and maintaining an animal home or shelter suitable for impounding dogs and possessing devices for humanely destroying dogs, the county court shall not be required to provide a dog pound, but it may designate such animal home or shelter as the county dog pound, and the county dog warden shall in such case deliver all dogs seized by him and his deputies to such animal home or shelter for impounding and disposition in the manner provided by this article. The county court shall provide for the payment of reasonable compensation, not to exceed the fees and costs provided for in this article, to such society for the use of its facilities and services in impounding and disposing of dogs. Such compensation to such society shall be paid from the fund provided for in this article.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-1 §19-20-1. Dogs subject to taxation; declared to be personal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-2 §19-20-2. Collection of head tax on dogs; duties of assessor and sheriff; registration of dogs; disposition of head tax; taxes on dogs not collected by assessor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-3 §19-20-3. Registration of dog kennels; application; fee; expiration of certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-4 §19-20-4. Forms for registration; records; registration tags; loss thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-5 §19-20-5. Wearing of registration tag by dog.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-6 §19-20-6. County dog warden; rules and regulations for dog control; prosecution and penalties for violation of ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-6A §19-20-6a. Authority of county commission to contract with private society, other county or municipality for the care and control of dogs and cats.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S6A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-7 §19-20-7. Dog pound and equipment to be provided by county court [county commission]; exception.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-8 §19-20-8. Impounding and disposition of dogs; costs and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-8A §19-20-8a. Joint ownership, etc., by counties and municipalities of dog pounds; joint employment of dog wardens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S8A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-9 §19-20-9. Failure to register dog or kennel; alteration or forging of registration certificate or tag; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-9A §19-20-9a. Dogs, cats, etc.; rabies observation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S9A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-10 §19-20-10. Dog and kennel fund; disposition thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 19-20-11 §19-20-11. Assessment of dogs as personal property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C19_A20_S11.md)

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