1. The City may decline to release a dog or cat for adoption under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
A. The prospective adoptive owner has a history of violations of this chapter or has been convicted of an animal-related crime.
B. The prospective adoptive owner has inadequate or inappropriate facilities for confining the dog or cat and for providing proper care to the dog or cat as required by this chapter.
C. The existence of other circumstances that, in the opinion of the City, would endanger the welfare of the dog or cat or the health, safety, and welfare of the people residing in the City.
D. The animal is classified as a dangerous dog.
2. Any adoption shall be subject to the following:
A. The adoptive owner shall agree in writing to furnish proper care to the dog or cat in accordance with this chapter.
B. Payment of required fees under this chapter.
C. All dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered.
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth in this section, the City may release a dog or cat to an approved rescue or adoption agency which has agreed in writing to abide by the constraints of this section in the placement of rescued dogs or cats.