§ 14-99. Sterilization upon adoption.

(a)

All dogs and cats adopted from the department shall either be sterilized prior to removal from the department or, at the discretion of the department, the owner may leave a deposit in an amount set forth by resolution, paid to the department guaranteeing that the adopted animal will be sterilized by a Florida licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the date of adoption or in the case of a puppy or kitten within 180 days from the date of adoption. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall result in the forfeiture of the deposit to the department and shall constitute a violation of this chapter subject to additional civil penalty.

(b)

Custody of any dog or cat offered for adoption may be transferred without deposit to a licensed veterinarian, the S.P.C.A. or other humane organization upon agreement to surgically sterilize such animal in accordance with F.S. § 823.15.

(Ord. No. 16-29, § 3, 10-11-16)