Leon County, Florida

Sec. 4-64. – Disposal of animals.

(b) Before any animal may be adopted from the ASC, provision shall be made for such animal to be neutered with the following exceptions:

(1) A dog or cat claimed by the owner before the end of the holding period or at the end of the quarantine period shall not be required to be neutered before its release to the owner, except as required under section 4-67.

(2) Upon the request of a licensed veterinarian, and for a valid medical reason, such as the relative immaturity of a particular animal or breed at the required age of sterilization or the presence of a medical problem or condition in a particular animal which makes surgery at the time inadvisable, the director of animal control shall extend the time limits within which the animal must be sterilized.

Sec. 4-67. – Spayed or neutered on reclaim.

All animals that are reclaimed, upon the second offense, shall be spayed or neutered upon reclaim. The costs of spaying or neutering shall be the responsibility of the owner. A deposit, determined by the ASC, may be required prior to release of the animal to the owner. The deposit will be refunded after receipt of proof of spay or neuter in a manner and time frame determined by the ASC.