The Lucas County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary fee-waiver program Sept. 16 to support the relocation of the Canine Care & Control facility.

Dave Blythe, speaking for Canine Care & Control, said the facility will be closed to the public Sept. 29–Oct. 3 for relocation. The board authorized waiving impoundment fees for any dog impounded during those dates if the animal is reclaimed between Oct. 4 and Oct. 8. For dogs without a current county license, the remainder of impoundment fees will be waived if the owner purchases a license.

Commissioners voted to approve the waiver. Blythe said the goal is to return as many dogs as possible to owners during the transition period.