(A) Any pet impounded under the provisions of this article may, at the end of the legal detention period, be adopted by a person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner, who will agree to
comply with the provisions of this chapter. All required fees must be paid at the time of adoption in addition to an adoption fee. Those individuals adopting puppies or kittens too young to receive rabies inoculation will pay the cost for this procedure at the time of adoption and be given an appointment for a later time to have this procedure accomplished.
(B) No unsterilized pet which has been impounded by Animal Services shall be allowed to be adopted unless it has been sterilized.
(County Ord. 17-01, passed 6-26-2017)