Opelika, Alabama

Sec. 4-142. – Redemption and disposition.

All animals which have been impounded in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may be disposed of as provided below:

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(3) Those animals which would otherwise be disposed of by euthanasia may be offered to state-chartered nonprofit humane organizations, rescue groups approved by the director or veterinarians for the purpose of providing adoption of such animals. Fees and costs may be waived for the disposition of animals in this manner. All dogs and cats placed with this organization shall be vaccinated and sterilized before said organization offers each animal for adoption. The adopter may enter into a written agreement that sterilization will be performed within thirty (30) days or prior to the age of six (6) months. Written document must be returned to the organization by the adopter of said sterilization. Failure to comply with the requirements of this subsection within the specified time shall constitute a violation of this section, and the ACO shall have the right to impound the animal.