(A) Any dog or cat adopted from the AAS must be spayed or neutered by a registered veterinarian at the expense of the adopting person.
(1) If the dog or cat is an adult, such operation shall be scheduled to be performed within 14 days of the adoption.
(2) If the dog or cat is young, it shall be neutered by the veterinarian by the age of six months.
(B) Any dog or cat not so neutered/spayed within those time periods in division (A)(1) and (A)(2) above shall be reclaimed by the ACO without refund to the adopter except if a registered veterinarian should determine the animal is physically unable to undergo such an operation within said time limitation. Then, in such case, the animal is to be neutered/spayed as soon as the veterinarian determines it is able.
(Ord. 2022-005-C, passed 6-6-2022)