Fort Collins, Colorado

Sec. 4-142. – Sterilization of adopted animals required.

An animal shelter or pet animal rescue, as defined under Section 35-80-102, C.R.S., shall not release a dog or cat to a prospective owner unless the animal has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian, except as provided in writing by a licensed veterinarian pursuant to Section 35-80-106.4(2), C.R.S. If sterilization has been delayed pursuant to the order of a licensed veterinarian, the shelter or rescue must inform the prospective owner of the animal in writing and provide the veterinarian’s written order at or prior to the time of transfer. After transfer, the owner of the animal for which sterilization has been delayed under this provision must cause the animal to be sterilized at such time that a veterinarian determines that the dog or cat is fit to undergo the sterilization procedure.