(A) In an effort to decrease the overpopulation of homeless, unwanted dogs and cats, it is strongly advised that each dog and cat over the age of six months which is kept in Dearborn County be sterilized and rendered incapable of reproducing by a licensed veterinarian, unless a veterinarian has certified in writing that it would not be in the animal's best medical interest, but in no case later than when that excepted animal attains the age of nine months.
(B) Any animal adopted from any source, with the exception of breeding stock, must be spayed or neutered by a veterinarian. If the animal is an adult, such operation shall be performed within one month of adoption. All adopted juvenile dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered by the age of six months unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian.
(BC Ord. 2014-006, passed 6-3-14)