(A) Requirements. Any person who desires to adopt an animal directly from the city shelter shall:
(1) Pay the required adoption fee as set forth in § 40.01 of the Fee Schedule in Appendix I of this code;
(2) Have any animal four months of age or older, for which no proof exists of a current and valid vaccination, vaccinated for rabies before leaving the shelter;
(3) Have any animal not yet vaccinated due to the age of the animal being less than four months vaccinated as soon as the animal becomes eligible;
(4) Secure city registration, where applicable; and
(5) Sign an agreement to have the animal sterilized pursuant to Tex. Health and Safety Code, Ch. 828, within ten days after the adoption or as soon as the animal reaches the proper age for such a procedure.
(B) Determination of eligibility. The Animal Control Officer shall make the final determination whether a dog or cat is suitable for adoption. The Animal Control Officer will consider such factors as the health and temperament of the animal. However, such a decision by the Animal Control Officer to permit adoption of a particular dog or cat shall not constitute a warranty, expressed or implied, of the health, suitability or age of the animal.
(Ord. 914, passed 10-14-04) Penalty, see § 10.99