Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations78. Release of dog or cat from pound
(1) An impounded dog or cat must not be released from the pound:
(a) unless it is registered; and
(b) other than to the owner of the dog or cat or to a person authorised to act as the owner's agent; and
(c) unless the council is paid the maintenance and release fees determined by the council under by-law 76(3).
(2) Clause (1)(a) does not apply if the dog or cat:
(a) has not been usually kept in the municipality for a period of one month immediately preceding the date of its release from the pound; or
(b) is under 3 months of age.
(3) The burden of proof lies on a person who asserts that he or she:
(a) is the owner of a dog or cat or a person authorised to act as the owner's agent; or
(b) has not kept the dog or cat in the municipality for the period specified or the dog or cat is under 3 months of age.