(A) Any dog 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 § 3-68 except for the requirements of the penalty and capture fee.
(B) Prior to the adoption of any dog impounded, the veterinarian responsible for the impoundment of such dog shall perform the following procedures at the cost to the prospective adopter:
(1) Heartworm Test
(2) Da2PPC 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 dog to such Shelter or Group for the purpose of adopting out such dog upon a request for release of the dog. The Shelter or Group must provide a certificate of proof to the Animal Control Officer within 30 days of the release of the dog 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) (Am Ord. passed 9-21-10; Am. Ord. passed 2-21-12)