# 50 CFR § 28.43: Destruction of dogs and cats

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.43

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 28.43
- **Heading:** Destruction of dogs and cats
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 28—ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUBCHAPTER C > Subpart D—Impoundment Procedures

## Text

Dogs and cats running at large on a national wildlife refuge and observed by an authorized official in the act of killing, injuring, harassing or molesting humans or wildlife may be disposed of in the interest of public safety and protection of the wildlife.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 28.11 § 28.11 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.21 § 28.21 General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.31 § 28.31 General penalty provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.31.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.32 § 28.32 Penalty provisions concerning fires and timber.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.32.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.41 § 28.41 Impoundment of abandoned property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.41.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.42 § 28.42 Impounding of domestic animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.42.md)
- [50 CFR § 28.43 § 28.43 Destruction of dogs and cats.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-28.43.md)

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