Lake County, Colorado

Section 20. DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS

20.3 After the required time period, in lieu of having an Animal destroyed, the Lake County Animal Control may release a Pet Animal which is not diseased to a bone fide humane society or to a person having no previous interest in the Animal. Upon release of the Animal, the recipient shall pay a fee as established by the County, including but not limited to fees for adoption, ranies inoculations, dog license and sterilization costs.

20.4 All animals adopted from the Lake County Animal/Impound Shelter are required to be sterilized at the time of adoption unless such surgery would be dangerous to the animal due to its age or physical condition, as determined by a veterinarian practicing veterinary medicine in Lake County. Transfer of ownership shall not occur until sterilization has been performed.