173.13 Taking custody of animals.
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173.13 Taking custody of animals.
(1)Intake.
(a)A humane officer, on behalf of a political subdivision in which the humane officer has jurisdiction under s. 173.03
(3), or a law enforcement officer, on behalf of a political subdivision, may take custody of an animal if the humane officer or law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the animal is one of the following:
1. An abandoned or stray animal.
2. An unwanted animal delivered to the humane officer or law enforcement officer.