(A) The Animal Shelter Commission shall recommend, and the Board of Public Works and Safety shall institute a procedure for adopting animals from the shelter, and a procedure for disposing of deceased animals from the county or the shelter.
(B) The following requirements shall be a part of the procedure, if instituted.
(1) The city shall contract with a local veterinarian to spay or neuter any animal to be adopted. The veterinarian shall also certify that the animal is fit for adoption. Fees for this service shall be set by the Board of Public Works and Safety and shall be collected from any person or persons desiring to adopt an animal.
(2) No animal can be adopted until all requirements of division (B)(1) above are completed.
(3) An adoption agreement prescribed by the Board of Works shall be signed and agreed to by anyone desiring to adopt an animal. This agreement shall include the following:
(a) A release, waiver, and disclosure.
(b) A description of the animal.
(c) A receipt for the animal.
(d) The right to check on the animal’s welfare.
(e) That the animal will not be used for any medical or experimental purposes.
(`81 Code, § 90.24) (Ord. 1855, passed 5-19-86)