§ 5-8. Requirements for adoption of animals from city shelter and fees.

(a)

Requirements for adoption and fees. A person who desires to adopt an animal from the animal shelter shall:

(1)

Pay a clinic that employs a licensed veterinarian for a spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and microchip or tattoo in advance of adoption, or purchase a voucher for all/part of required services from the city shelter.

(2)

Pay an adoption fee as established by resolution of the city council; and

(3)

All adopted animals shall be spayed/neutered and vaccinated for rabies by four months of age. The owner must present proof of these procedures to the animal shelter within seven days of the deadline for the procedures set forth in the adoption contract.

(b)

Determination of health of animals for adoption. The animal control officer on duty shall make the final determination whether an animal is healthy enough for adoption. However, such a decision by the animal control officer to permit adoption of a particular animal shall not constitute a warranty, expressed or implied, of the health, certainty of breed, age, or temperament of the animal.

(Ord. No. 10-1843, § 1, 1-5-2010)