(A) (1) Any animal adopted from the Animal Shelter must be spayed or neutered by a veterinarian. The cost is part of the adoption fee. If the animal is an adult, such operation shall be performed within one month of adoption.
(2) If the animal is young, it shall be spayed or neutered as follows:
(a) Female dog: six months unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian;
(b) Female cat: six month unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian;
(c) Male dog: six months unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian; and
(d) Male cat: six months unless otherwise advised by a veterinarian.
(B) Any animal not so neutered or spayed may be reclaimed by the Animal Control Officer without refund to the adopter.
(C) (1) The Animal Control Officer may issue to any person in violation of this section a notice of an ordinance violation. The penalty established in § 90.99 may, at the discretion of the owner, be paid to the authorized agency within 72 hours in full satisfaction of the assessed penalty.
(2) In the event that such payment is not made within the period prescribed, proceedings shall be filed in the court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2014-01-03, passed 1-13-2014) Penalty, see § 90.99