§ 4-10. Sterilization.  


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  • (a)

    No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without written agreement by means of a spay/neuter contract from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized within 30 days for adults and a specified date in the contract for pups and kittens; provided, however, the county provides a program whereby the spay/neuter is included with the adoption fee.

    (b)

    No animal shall be released for adoption from the county animal shelter that has not been sterilized; provided however, that the county or its contractor provides a program whereby the spay/neuter is included with the adoption fee.

(Ord. No. 2005-01, § 10, 2-1-2005)