Spay/Neuter

Wilmette, Illinois

Sec. 4-116. – General applicability.

(a) Animal license required. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor within the village any dog or cat over the age of four months unless such dog or cat is properly licensed pursuant to this chapter.

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(d) Proof of sterilization. Any owner claiming that his dog or cat has been spayed or neutered, or micro-chipped must submit a signed original written certification from a licensed veterinarian showing that such an operation has been performed.

Sec. 4-196. – Conditions for redemption.

(a) Any animal impounded for rabies observation, evidence, or other purpose may be redeemed

by the owner thereof only upon satisfaction of the following conditions:

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(4) The animal has been spayed or neutered, as applicable, unless the veterinarian determines that sterilization would endanger the life or health of the animal;

Sec. 2-1340. – Fees, rates, and charges.

4-117(c)(1)Animal LicenseIntact dog or cat without microchip: $40.00
4-117(c)(1)Animal LicenseSpayed/neutered dog or cat without microchip: $20.00
4-117(c)(1)Animal LicenseIntact dog or cat with microchip: $20.00
4-117(c)(1)Animal LicenseSpayed/neutered dog or cat with microchip: $5.00

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