@ComicDom1:
Unless your dog has bitten someone, they have no right to hold him. They can only hold him if he has bitten someone and that does not seem to be the case here. Thats like saying I am going to have to write you a ticket in case you were speeding. Start threatening to sue them. Print out a copy of what I have posted below and have them show you where it allows them to quarentine your dog. Its time for your to start complaining loudly. See the link below
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2004/rpt/2004-R-0308.htm
I thought that too - but this article was a response to a legal question. You have to actually read into the law itself to find validation in the officer's actions. Here is their justification
Citation: CT ST § 22-327 to § 22-367a
Citation: C.G.S.A. § 22-327 to § 22-367a
Under Title 22 of CT LAW
§ 22-332. Impoundment and disposition of roaming, injured or mistreated animals
(a) The Chief Animal Control Officer, any animal control officer or any municipal animal control officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and shall make diligent search and inquiry for any violation of any of its provisions. Any such officer may take into custody (1) any dog found roaming in violation of the provisions of section 22-364, (2) any dog not having a tag or plate on a collar about its neck or on a harness on its body as provided by law or which is not confined or controlled in accordance with the provisions of any order or regulation relating to rabies issued by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter,
Jack's collar was cut by her neighbor, therefore he was "roaming" and untagged and uncontrolled, completely submitting him to the law stated above.. He growled at the cops as well (be it deserved!!) , under CT law - they have a right to take him.