Any dog or cat adopted from the animal shelter must be spayed or neutered by a veterinarian. If the dog or cat is an adult such operation shall be performed within one month of adoption. If the dog or cat is young, it shall be neutered by a veterinarian by the age of eight months if male, or by the age of six months if it is a female. Any dog or cat not so neutered or spayed within those time periods shall be reclaimed by the Humane Officer or animal warden without refund to the adopter, except if a veterinarian should determine that the dog or cat is physically unable to undergo such an operation within the time limitations in which case the dog or cat is to be neutered or spayed as soon as the veterinarian determines it is able. Persons who violate any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine as set forth in § 91.999.
(Ord. 2304, passed 1-19-81) Penalty, see § 91.999