Spay/Neuter
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
§ 12-4-504. Redemption of impounded animals.
(b) Fees. Redemption fees include:
(1) for a spayed or neutered animal, an impoundment charge of $25 for the first impoundment, $50 for the second impoundment, and $100 for the third or any subsequent impoundment within a 12-month period;
(2) for an animal not spayed or neutered, an impoundment charge of $50 for the first impoundment, $100 for the second impoundment, and $200 for the third or any subsequent impoundment within a 12-month period;
§ 12-4-702. Dog and cat licenses.
(a) Licenses generally. A County resident who is not a dog fancier, cat fancier, or commercial kennel owner shall have and maintain a license under this subsection for each dog or cat owned.
(1) An owner of a dog or cat shall apply for a license for each animal within 10 days after the dog or cat becomes six months old or within 30 days after bringing a dog or cat into the County.
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(4) The fee for each license established in this subsection is set forth in the following charts.
| Dog or cat license fees – Other than a dog fancier, cat fancier, or commercial kennel (1-year license) | ||
| County residents under the age of 60 years | County residents at least 60 years old, or receiving disability benefits as a result of a finding of permanent and total disability | |
| For each unspayed or unneutered dog or cat | $15 | $8 |
| For each spayed or neutered dog or cat or for a dog or cat for which spaying or neutering would pose a threat to the animal’s health | $2 | $0 |
§ 12-4-912. Adopted animals – spaying or neutering fees; waiver of fees.
(c) Spaying and neutering. Each animal adopted from an Agency facility or a private, nonprofit animal shelter operated by a humane society or association shall be spayed or neutered:
(1) by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the adopter within 30 days of adoption or such other date as specified in the adoption agreement under the authority of the Chief or the shelter operator; or
(2) if the animal is adopted from an Agency facility, as provided for by the Chief before the adoption.
(d) Expenses. If the adopter provides for the spaying or neutering of the animal under subsection (c)(1), the adopter shall provide evidence of the spaying or neutering as required by the Police Department or the shelter operator.
(e) Waiver. The Agency may waive adoption fees or the cost of spaying or neutering upon a showing of good cause or as deemed appropriate.
