Leavenworth, Kansas

Sec. 8-204. – Adoption of unclaimed animals from shelter; spaying or neutering required.

(b) Pursuant to K.S.A. 47-1731, no dog or cat may be transferred to the permanent custody of a prospective owner by the animal shelter unless:

(1) The animal has been surgically spayed or neutered before the physical transfer of the animal occurs; or

(2) The prospective owner signs an agreement to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered and shall be given a voucher covering the cost of spay or neutering with a city contracted veterinarian. The prospective owner shall spay or neuter the dog or cat within the time specified in the agreement and provide proof of such competed requirement; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to require sterilization of a dog or cat which is being held by the animal shelter and which may be claimed by its rightful owner within the holding period established in K.S.A. 47-1710.