McDonough, Georgia

6.10.060 – Unlawful acts.

The following acts and practices are prohibited:

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10. Failure to sterilize animals adopted from the Henry County animal shelter as required.

6.40.030 – Adoption.

C. Any person adopting an intact animal shall cause to have the animal sterilized within a period specified as follows:

1. Within 30 days from the date of adoption for animals over the age of 6 months or;

2. Within the first six 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.