Bettendorf, Iowa

5-8-2: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; FEES:

A.   Dog License Required; Vaccination; Fee:

1.   Every dog which is over six (6) months of age shall be licensed by its owner. Failure to license a dog shall subject the owner to the penalty provisions of this chapter. Licenses shall be purchased from city hall or the humane society of Scott County prior to January 31 of each calendar year and shall expire on December 31 of the same year.

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3.   In addition, the owner shall pay the license fee of three dollars ($3.00) for neutered dogs and twenty five dollars ($25.00) for unneutered dogs. If a veterinarian certifies that a dog is too old to be neutered, the license fee shall remain three dollars ($3.00).

5-8-16: IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURE; REDEMPTION; FEES:

F.   Unclaimed Animals; Disposition; Adoption:

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2.   No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption to a suitable home without being sterilized, or without a written agreement from the adopter, secured by a cash deposit, guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized.