Galesburg, Illinois

§ 90.061 REDEMPTION OF ANIMAL BY OWNER.

(A)   In order to redeem a dog, cat or other animal which has been impounded, the owner shall pay to the animal control officer redemption fees as follows: $20 to redeem an altered dog or cat; $45 to redeem an unaltered dog or cat. Twenty-five dollars of the unaltered pet impoundment fee may be applied towards the cost of spay/neutering the impounded animal.

§ 90.062 ADOPTION OF DOGS OR CATS.

(A)   All dogs or cats that are adopted from the animal shelter shall be surgically rendered incapable of reproduction by spaying or neutering. In addition, all animals shall be permanently identified in accordance with the city-sanctioned registration program. A person who desires to adopt a dog or cat prior to the surgical procedure having been performed shall execute a written agreement stating that the person will have the appropriate surgical procedure performed within ten calendar days from the date of adoption. Failure to fulfill the terms of this agreement shall result in the seizure and impoundment of the dog or cat by the animal control officer. All fees which have been collected from the person shall be forfeited, and the person shall not be permitted to adopt any animal from the animal shelter again.

(B)   Any person desiring to adopt shall pay an adoption fee to the animal shelter. This fee shall be paid in advance of receiving the dog or cat and shall be applied towards the cost of sterilization. Any balance due over and above the sterilization fee shall be the responsibility of the adopter.

§ 90.075 REGISTRATION FEES.

(A)   Any person who owns or keeps a dog or cat within the city which is six months or older shall pay a registration fee payable to the City Clerk according to the following schedule:

(1)   A fee of $20 if the dog/cat is altered and

(2)   A fee of $30 if the dog/cat is unaltered. This fee is valid for one year and renewable annually.