Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 4-396: Return of dogs subsequently claimed - Immunity from

liability.

An institution shall at its own expense return to appropriate

dog pound any dog delivered to it which subsequently is identified

and claimed by its owner; provided, however, that no institution

shall be liable to the owner for any injury or illness or subsequent

death of any such animal, resulting from the transportation,

detention, or proper use of the dog in its scientific and

educational activities.