The Director of the County Animal Shelter or his or her designee may transfer ownership of any animal held at the shelter provided that the animal has been surrendered by the owner or that the legal detention period set forth in § 92.07 has been met; provided, that the adopter pays the fees set forth by the County Fiscal Court and in compliance with state laws pertaining to rabies inoculation and licensing. All animals adopted from the County Animal Shelter must be surgically sterilized prior to transfer of ownership. If an animal cannot be sterilized at the time of adoption due to a medical reason, the adopter agrees to return the animal at the appropriate time as designated by the veterinarian and provide the County Animal Shelter with proof that the animal has been sterilized.
(Ord. 2015-11, passed 1-13-2016)