Any person adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten shall:
(A) Furnish proof that the dog or cat is presently immunized against rabies;
(B) Have the dog or cat vaccinated against rabies within three days after release and provide a statement of proof or vaccination containing the date of vaccination and signed by the county veterinarian administering the vaccine;
(C) Have the animal spayed or neutered within 60 days after adoption. Spaying or neutering may be postponed for animals which are too young, upon presentation to the County Animal Shelter of a statement to that effect, signed by a licensed veterinarian along with an appointment date indicating when the procedure is to be performed;
(D) Furnish proof that spaying or neutering has been completed. All monies paid to the County Animal Shelter for the adoption shall be refunded to the owner of the animal. However, no fees collected for rabies vaccination shall be refunded; and
(E) Return the animal to the County Animal Shelter if the animal has not been spayed or neutered within the required time period. Ownership of the animal shall revert to the county and all fees paid in connection with the adoption of the animal shall be forfeited.
(Ord. passed 10-1-1990)