Porter County, Indiana

Sec. 4-12. – Redemption of impounded animals.

(f) An animal that has been previously impounded and is now being redeemed for the third or subsequent redemption within a 12-month period is required to be:

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(2) Spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian at the owner’s expense prior to the county animal shelter relinquishing the animal to the owner. If owner is unable to pay the full costs associated with spaying or neutering the animal, the county animal shelter director may enter into a payment agreement with the owner, or the owner may sign over ownership rights to the county animal shelter.

Sec. 4-15. – Adoptions.

Adoptions of animals from the county animal shelter may be effectuated utilizing the following procedures:

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(3) Sterilization. It shall further be established that all unaltered dogs or cats shall be surgically sterilized in accord with state law and the county animal control ordinance.