What is the "holding period" of an impounded animal?

According to Kansas state statute, the Kansas Pet Animal Act, 47-1710, we are required to hold all stray animals for three full days of normal business hours, excluding the day the animal arrives at the shelter, to give the owners a chance to reclaim their pet. After the holding period has expired the animal becomes the City's property and may either be offered up for adoption, transferred to another agency, or humanely euthanized.

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1. What do I do if I want to surrender or relinquish my pet to the shelter?
2. What do I do if I have lost my pet?
3. What happens if I come in to reclaim my impounded pet after the holding period has expired?
4. What is the "holding period" of an impounded animal?
5. What happens to animals surrendered at the Hutchinson Animal Shelter?
6. How long do you keep animals at the shelter?
7. How many dogs are you allowed to have per household inside Hutchinson city limits?