(A) General conditions. Adoption of a dog from a designated provider shall be allowed upon agreement by the adopter to abide by conditions set out herein and in the adoption agreement and upon payment of the required fees.
(B) Alteration. Any dog adopted shall be altered (spayed or neutered) by a licensed veterinarian either prior to adoption or within 30 day of adoption, or as soon thereafter as the animal is old enough to be altered. If the animal remains in the city and is not already altered, the adopter shall agree to provide evidence of alteration to the Police Department within 30 days. For animals too young to be altered within 30 days of adoption, proof of alteration must be provided within 30 days of the age they become eligible for alteration, which date will be designated on the adoption paperwork. Any person who has adopted a dog or cat from the center who fails, neglects or refuses to so provide evidence of alteration may be charged with a violation.
(C) Fees. The adoption fee, which shall include license fees, shall be set by resolution of the City Council. The designated provider may determine adoption criterion and its own fee structure.
(Ord. 602, passed 4-2-2008; Ord. 651, passed 6-3-2015) Penalty, see § 90.99