Henry County, Georgia

Sec. 3-4-9. – Unlawful acts.

Any unlawful act or practice prohibited herein, including, but not limited to:

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(10) Failure to sterilize animals adopted from the Henry County Animal Care and Control shelter as required.

Sec. 3-4-42. – Reclamation.

The owner of any impounded animal may regain possession of the animal upon payment of all applicable fees and compliance with the terms of this chapter. Such redemption shall not affect any criminal liability of the owner, which may exist with respect to any violation of this chapter and shall not preclude proceedings against the owner for the purpose of pursuing sanctions under this chapter. The following exceptions apply:

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(c) Any animal adopted from the Henry County Animal Shelter that was not sterilized per the adoption agreement may immediately be reclaimed by Henry County Animal Care and Control and the owner may not be permitted to reclaim said animal.

Sec. 3-4-43. – Adoption.

(c) Any person adopting an intact animal shall cause to have the animal sterilized within a period specified as follows:

(1) Within thirty (30) days from the date of adoption for animals over the age of six (6) months or;

(2) Within the first six (6) months of age for sexually immature animals.

(d) Any adopted animal not sterilized within the time specified may be reclaimed by Henry County Animal Care and Control. If an animal is not sterilized after the time specified on the adoption agreement, the owner may receive a citation for violating this article.