(A) Prior to the adoption of any animal from the animal shelter, an application must be completed by the person wishing to adopt the animal(s). The County may promote the adoption of shelter animals by authorizing adoption fee waivers or reductions.
(B) Animal Control and the animal shelter are not obligated to sell or transfer possession of any animal in their custody.
(C) All dogs and cats adopted from the animal shelter or a licensed humane society must be surgically altered to prevent breeding. The surgical alteration must occur within 30 days after obtaining the dog or cat. If the animal is a puppy or kitten it must be surgically altered within 30 days after reaching five months of age. For the purpose of this section “obtained” does not include any animal reclaimed by its owner.
(Ord. 840.5, passed 2-28-95; Am. Ord. 03-13, passed 5-20-03; Am. Ord. 2016-19, passed 9-6-16) Penalty, see § 91.99