Arnold, Missouri

Section 210.360 Disposition Of Unclaimed Animals.

A. Any animal not reclaimed by its owner within fourteen (14) calendar days shall become the property of the City of Arnold, and shall be:

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2. Relinquished to a non-profit (as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) animal adoption organization that agrees to the sterilization of the dog or cat if it has not already been sterilized;

Section 210.370 Adoption.

A. No impounded animal shall be released for adoption without being microchipped, vaccinated and sterilized or without a written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that the animal will be microchipped, vaccinated and sterilized within thirteen (13) days after the date of adoption in the case of an adult animal, or sterilization of an adopted infant female or male puppy or kitten thirteen (13) days after it is six (6) months of age. The written agreement with the adopter guaranteeing that the microchipping, vaccination and sterilization will be performed by a licensed veterinarian shall contain the following information:

1. The date of the agreement.

2. The name, address, and signature of the releasing agent and the adopter.

3. A description of the animal to be adopted.

4. A statement printed in conspicuous bold print that the vaccination and sterilization of the animal is required pursuant to Sections 273.400 to 273.405, RSMo.

5. A vaccination and sterilization completion date.

Section 210.380 Animal Considered Microchipped, Vaccinated And Sterilized When — Exceptions.

A. The City shall agree to give title, possession, and control of the animal so long as the adopter complies with the terms and conditions of the adoption agreement.

B. The City shall consider the animal microchipped, vaccinated and sterilized upon receipt of written confirmation signed by the licensed veterinarian who performed the microchipping, vaccination and sterilization.

C. Exceptions to the sterilization requirements of Sections 273.400 to 273.405, RSMo., shall not apply to a dog or cat that is claimed from the City by a person who already owns the animal.

D. All costs of sterilization pursuant to Sections 273.400 to 273.405, RSMo., shall be paid by the prospective adopter, unless otherwise provided.

E. The requirements of Sections 273.400 to 273.405, RSMo., shall not apply to canines of a breed regularly used for lawful hunting or livestock production, as specified by rules of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, to be used in the practice of livestock production or management of the practice of lawful hunting. The adopter may sign a statement that states he/she is going to use the canines for such purpose in lieu of the sterilization agreement.