§ 5-67. Cats spay/neuter required if impounded.

(a)

The owner of any impounded cat shall pay any penalties/fees imposed pursuant to Section 5-4. If the cat has not been spayed or neutered, the owner shall, prior to the cat's release, have the cat spayed or neutered at the shelter and pay the surgery fee established pursuant to Section 5-4, unless the cat cannot be spayed or neutered due to a medical condition or because it is incapable of breeding.

(b)

Regardless of the above, an owner may take the cat to a licensed veterinarian of the owner's choice, if the owner pays a deposit equal to the spay neuter surgery fee. If a deposit is collected, the owner shall provide documentation that the cat was spayed or neutered to the director within two (2) weeks after the cat is released. The deposit will then be refunded.

(Ord. No. 5261 § 1, 2000.)