Any animal may be adopted from the city pound or a permitted animal shelter after seventy two (72) hours from the time of impoundment. An adoption fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be assessed at the time of the adoption. Vaccination fees, licensing and veterinary costs for sterilization shall be assessed above and beyond the adoption fee. A refundable ten dollar ($10.00) sterilization fee will be assessed for unaltered animals. Proof of sterilization will be required for refund of the sterilization fee. (2001 Code § 90.41; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 1763, 5-20-2024)