§ 12-4-912. Adopted animals – spaying or neutering fees; waiver of fees.

   (a)   Scope. This section does not apply to animals purchased from pet shops, commercial kennels, or other commercial establishments.

   (b)   Conditions for adoption. An animal may not be adopted from an Agency facility except on:

      (1)   approval by the Chief at the Chief's discretion;

      (2)   execution of any adoption contract established by the Chief; and

      (3)   provision for spaying or neutering of the animal as provided in subsection (c).

   (c)   Spaying and neutering. Each animal adopted from an Agency facility or a private, nonprofit animal shelter operated by a humane society or association shall be spayed or neutered:

      (1)   by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the adopter within 30 days of adoption or such other date as specified in the adoption agreement under the authority of the Chief or the shelter operator; or

      (2)   if the animal is adopted from an Agency facility, as provided for by the Chief before the adoption.

   (d)   Expenses. If the adopter provides for the spaying or neutering of the animal under subsection (c)(1), the adopter shall provide evidence of the spaying or neutering as required by the Police Department or the shelter operator.

(1985 Code, Art. 12, § 9-112) (Bill No. 67-87; Bill No. 71-93; Bill No. 41-01; Bill No. 11-07; Bill No. 72-12; Bill No. 49-14; Bill No. 11-16; Bill No. 89-20)