Palatka, Florida

Sec. 14-98. – Redemption by person other than owner.

If the owner of any animal impounded under this article shall fail to redeem his animal within the time allowed for redemption, any other person may, upon complying with all provisions of this article, redeem the animal from the pound and be the lawful owner of the animal thereafter. If any dogs or cats which have not been sterilized are redeemed by persons other than the lawful owners thereof, then the dogs and cats shall be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian prior to release and the cost thereof paid by the person redeeming the dog or cat.

Animals not redeemed by owner or voluntarily relinquished by owner may be adopted. A fee of $20.00 shall be charged for animals already sterilized and vaccinated. If not vaccinated, the adopting party shall be charged the cost of vaccination.