Shreveport, Louisiana

Sec. 14-2. – Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Backyard breeder means a person or persons who breed animals without the required permits.

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Breeder means any person who breeds a female dog or cat for the purpose of obtaining a monetary gain from the sale of any portion of the litter produced.

Sec. 14-20. – Breeders; permits required.

No private person shall breed a dog for the purpose of selling any portion of the litter for profit or donating any portion of the litter, without first obtaining a permit from Caddo Parish Animal Services. The applicant will provide CPAS with the dog’s breed, date of birth and a copy of registration papers, if any. Fees for permits are listed on the Caddo Parish website. Any additional licenses and permits required by local, state, and federal law, if any, must be obtained prior to the issuance of a breeder’s permit.

Sec. 14-30. – Impoundment of dogs and cats; disposition, identification and classification.

(8) Any animal reclaimed by owner from Caddo Parish Animal Services has the option to have their animal spayed or neutered prior to it leaving the shelter, for a fee.

Sec. 14-31. – Adoptions.

(1) All animals to be adopted from Caddo Parish Animal Services must be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian, vaccinated against rabies, registered, tagged or microchipped and given one month of heartworm prevention treatment prior to leaving the animal shelter. Adoption fees will be set at reasonable rates and published on the Caddo Parish website.

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(3) All animals over three months of age adopted from animal welfare organizations must be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian prior to release to a new owner.

(4) A letter of agreement must be signed by the adopter of a puppy or kitten less than three months of age guaranteeing that the animal will be spayed or neutered within 14 days of when the animal reaches three months of age. For animals in custody of Caddo Parish Animal Services that are being fostered through or held by an adopter, a spay/neuter appointment will be made with Robinson’s Rescue and issued to the adopter at the time of the adoption.