All animals are accepted into the organization through legal authority and in accordance with applicable legislation.  

Evidence: 

• Description of intake practices and/or policy and protocol, with legislation cited  
• Description of owner surrender practices and/or policy and protocol 
• Recent owner surrender forms 
• Enforcement authority 

Guideline: When animals are dropped off without legal authority, the organization follows a legal process to establish authority and staff know what steps to take in questionable situations.