The city of Gallup through the McKinley County Humane Society has a targeted dog or cat spay and neuter program aimed at assisting those citizens most in need: the elderly, disabled, or very low income. (Ord. 2013-3, 4-9-2013)
A. Participants must meet one of following requirements (income information is subject to verification):
1. Elderly (70 or more years of age);
2. Disabled (qualify for Social Security disability income payments); or
3. Low income (eligible for LIHEAP). (Ord. 2012-10, 11-13-2012)
B. Cost to participants required pursuant to this section shall be established by the McKinley County Humane Society or by resolutions of City Council.
C. Spay and neuter program includes the surgery, and return visit for suture removal, if needed. Vaccinations can be provided at an additional cost. (Ord. 2013-3, 4-9-2013)
D. There shall be a charge to participants who fail to keep an appointment or do not provide four (4) business days' notice to cancel an appointment. This charge shall be established and adopted through resolution.
E. Minimum age of dog or cat at time of surgery is three (3) months.
F. Dogs must be restrained on a leash and cats must be in a carrier upon arrival at the Gallup Animal Adoption Center.
G. If the animal needs to be treated for flea and tick infestation prior to surgery, the additional days of care will be charged the "boarding fee" rate. (Ord. 2012-10, 11-13-2012)
H. City Manager or his representative reserves the right to postpone surgery or refuse to perform surgery if the animal is not healthy enough to undergo surgery. (Ord. 2013-3, 4-9-2013)