(A) Any cat not redeemed by the owner in the time prescribed by this section may be adopted by any interested party, subject to the condition that such party comply with the requirements of § 3-75. except for the requirements of the related penalty and capture fee. All cats transferred to a party other than the owner shall be spayed or neutered, as the case may be.
(B) Prior to the adoption of any cat impounded, the veterinarian responsible for the impoundment of such cat shall perform the following procedures at the cost to the prospective adopter:
(1) FELV/FIV Test
(2) FVRCP Vaccine
(3) Rabies Vaccine
(4) Neuter or Spay with pain medication
(C) Paragraph (B)(4) of this Section shall not apply to any state licensed Animal Shelter or Animal Rescue Group if the following requirements are met. The Animal Control Officer may release any cat to such Shelter or Group for the purpose of adopting out such cat upon a request for release of the cat. The Shelter or Group must provide a certificate of proof to the Animal Control Officer within 30 days of the release of the cat to be kept on file that the procedures set forth in Paragraph (B)(4) of this Section have been complied with.
(1989 Code, § 3-69) (Ord. passed 2-2-00; Am. Ord. passed 9-21-10; Am. Ord. passed 2-21-12)