Habersham County, Georgia

Sec. 10-45. – Breeding without a license.

(a) No owner of an animal (whether one or more) shall have more than one litter per household delivered during any 12-month period unless said owner holds the required license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and a valid business license.

Sec. 10-73. – Notice to owners of impounded animals; redemption by owner.

(g) Any impounded animal adopted from HCACC that was not spayed or neutered per the adoption agreement may immediately be seized by HCACC and the owner may not be permitted to reclaim said animal.

Sec. 10-77. – Adoption.

(c) Requirements for sterilization. Any person adopting an intact animal shall cause to have the animal spayed or neutered (sterilized) within 30 days from the date of adoption for animals over the age of six months or within the first six months of age for sexually immature animals. Failure to sterilize in accordance herein shall constitute a violation of this chapter. Any adopted animal not sterilized within the time specified may also be impounded by HCACC. Such animal may not be reclaimed and the violator shall not be permitted to adopt from HCACC again. No refunds will be given.