(A) An individual may adopt a dog or cat from the Animal Shelter under the following conditions:
(1) The animal has been classified as adoptable by the Animal Services Division;
(2) The prospective adopter has proper facilities to care for the animal;
(3) The prospective adopter obtains the necessary vaccinations;
(4) The prospective adopter pays the applicable fees; and
(5) The prospective adopter agrees to have the animal neutered if a male, or spayed if a female, within 30 days after adoption, or else the Animal Services Division shall have the right of immediate return of the animal to the animal shelter, provided, that additional time shall be allowed in the case of dogs or cats less than six months of age.
(B) The Animal Services Division may refuse to allow a person to adopt a cat or dog whom he has reason to believe that:
(1) The person adopting would not have proper facilities to contain or care for the animal as required by this code;
(2) The person adopting wants the dog or cat for the purpose of resale or for purposes of other than pet ownership; or
(3) The cat or dog would pose a hazard to humans or other animals.
(4) The person has been deemed an irresponsible dog owner under § 91.019.
(C) The Animal Services Division shall make the final determination whether an animal is healthy enough for adoption. However, such a decision by the Animal Services Division to permit adoptions of a particular animal shall not constitute a warranty, expressed or implied of the health, certainty of breed, age, or temperament of the animal.
('68 Code, § 5-36) (Ord. 3-1989-10, passed 3-21-89; Am. Ord. 09-2016-47, passed 9-27-16; Am. Ord. 07-2021-32, passed 7-13-21)