(A) Unrestrained animals and animals which constitute a public nuisance, shall be taken by the police, the animal control officer or humane officers and impounded at the Crawford County Humane Society's shelter and there confined in a humane manner.

(B) Impounded stray dogs and cats shall be kept for not less than three (3) working days unless earlier released to the owner.

(C) If by a license tag or other means, the owner of an impounded animal can be identified, the Animal Control Officer shall, immediately upon impoundment, notify the owner by telephone or mail.

(D) An owner reclaiming an impounded animal shall pay to the Crawford County Humane Society such fee as the Crawford County Humane Society shall, from time to time, impose for the care and maintenance provided to the animal.

(E) The Crawford County Humane Society shall, in its discretion, dispose of any animal delivered to it which is diseased, maimed or unclaimed and undesirable.

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