A. A dog or cat that has been relinquished, or upon expiration of seven (7) days, including weekends and holidays from the date of impoundment, an unclaimed dog or cat which has been deemed suitable for adoption by the animal control facility, may be adopted by any person other than the owner upon payment to the animal control facility the adoption fee.
B. The Administrator shall not adopt or release any dog or cat to anyone other than the owner unless or until the animal has been rendered incapable of reproduction and microchipped
C. Pursuant to 225 ILCS 605/3.5 (Animal Welfare Act), the administrator shall provide to the adopter information to the best of the administrator's knowledge, on the animal offered for adoption, including the details of any vaccination or medical treatment received while in the possession of Lee County Animal Control.
D. Lee County Animal Control shall not be responsible for the animal after adoption. There will be no guarantees or refunds with regards to adoptions and Lee County Animal Control will not accept an animal back once a period of seven (7) days has gone by since adoption. (Ord. 07-22-001, 7-21-2022)