Sec. 462.1201. - Sterilization of adopted animals.

An animal adopted, transferred or given away from an animal shelter or rescue organization or private individual seeking to adopt, transfer, exchange, foster, give away or otherwise find a home for homeless or unwanted animals shall be sterilized by a veterinarian prior to the adoption, except as provided in Section 462.608 . The animal shelter or rescue organization may require the new pet owner to pay for the cost of sterilization. (Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 14)