47-229. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Domestic animals," shall include all domestic animals except dogs and cats. (b) "Stray" or "strays" shall mean any domestic animal which is found running at large, contrary to law, or which may be found in any enclosure other than that of its ownership, and whose owner is not known in the community or whose owner cannot be found. History: L. 1945, ch. 226, § 1; June 28. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Taker-up of strays must strictly comply with act; violation results in unlawful possession. Chasteen v. Childers, 218 Kan. 519, 524, 525, 528, 546 P.2d 935. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026