Adairsville, Georgia

Sec. 8-87. – Sterilization of dogs and cats placed for adoption.

(a) Sterilization required. Every sexually mature dog or cat placed for adoption by the animal shelter or a humane society shall be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the adoption.

(b) Costs. All costs of sterilization incurred by the animal shelter or a humane society shall be included in any fees charged by the animal shelter or humane society for such animal.

(c) Written agreement. Every person adopting a dog or cat shall enter into a written agreement at the time of the adoption with the animal shelter or humane society guaranteeing that sterilization will be performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days after the acquisition of such animal in the case of an adult animal or within 30 days of the sexual maturity of the animal in the case of an immature animal. Failure to comply with this agreement shall be a violation for each day beyond 30.

(d) Evidence required. Any person acquiring an animal from the animal shelter or humane society, which animal is not sterile at the time of acquisition, shall submit to the animal shelter or humane society a signed statement from the licensed veterinarian performing the sterilization required by subsection (a) of this section within seven days after such sterilization attesting that such sterilization has been performed.

(e) List of veterinarians. The animal shelter or humane society shall maintain and furnish to any person acquiring an animal a current list of veterinarians who have notified the animal shelter or humane society that they are willing to perform sterilization and the cost for such procedures.