The following standards are approved for the adoption of any unclaimed dog or cat:
A. Any dog or cat held by the Pima Animal Care Center for the period required by law and not reclaimed by its owner may be released for adoption subject to the following conditions:
1. The adopting owner must pay a fee pursuant to Section 6.04.060. A transportation fee of no more than six dollars per dog or cat may also be charged to adoption owners.
2. Pima Animal Care Center will insure that all such animals are spayed or neutered and microchipped prior to release to the adopting owner unless the veterinarian determines that the animal has medical contraindications that would prevent or require postponement of surgery.
3. If the veterinarian determines that medical contraindications for surgery exist that would require postponement of surgery, a spay/neuter certificate will authorize postponement of the surgery until such time that the veterinarian determines that surgery can be performed in a safe, humane manner.
4. If the veterinarian determines the animal is permanently disqualified for surgery and would be capable of reproduction the animal will be returned to Pima Animal Care Center, the adoption will be cancelled, and the adopting owner will be refunded all applicable fees.
5. The adopting party shall reclaim the animal following surgery as directed by the veterinarian. Failure to comply will result in a charge for extra board. Unclaimed animals may be declared abandoned.
B. The agreement to adopt an animal from Pima Animal Care Center shall require the adopting party to agree to hold harmless and defend the county, its officers and employees for loss, injury or damages arising out of or in connection with services of this program.
(Ord. 2009-27 § 2 (part), 2009; Ord. 2005-45 § 1 (part), 2005; Ord. 2004-17 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 1994-129 § 1, 1994; prior code § 15.04.080)