(A) Upon request, an owner may surrender his/her animal to the Madera City Animal Control for placement for adoption at the Animal Shelter. Any animal that is voluntarily surrendered to or deposited with the Madera City Animal Control by the owner shall immediately thereafter become the property of the Animal Shelter. It shall be understood that no guarantee of placement will be made, and humane disposal will be at the discretion of the Animal Shelter.
(B) Any owner of an animal who voluntarily surrenders an animal to the Madera City Animal Control shall be subject to a fee as set forth in the city's fee schedule for each animal over the age of four months.
(C) The surrender of an animal by an owner to Madera City Animal Control or the Madera County Animal Shelter, subsequent to impoundment for a violation of this chapter or any provisions of state law, shall not relieve the owner of the obligation to pay such charges as set forth in this chapter, incurred prior to such surrender, plus accumulated boarding charges, veterinary charges or any other charges related to the impounding and keeping of the animal.
(Ord. 840 C.S., passed 6-28-08)