A. Upon the second impound within a twelve (12) month period, and upon any subsequent impound of an animal that is claimed by its owner, the animal shelter may release the impounded animal to its owner only upon payment of all impound fees required by the shelter and:
1. Receipt of proof the animal has been sterilized; or
2. A sterilization deposit.
B. The sterilization deposit shall be refunded to the claimant only if the claimant provides proof of sterilization to the animal shelter within thirty (30) days of release of the animal to the claimant. (Ord. 2015-16)