Auburn, Georgia

6.04.080 – Adoption.

C. Any person adopting an animal from the county animal control unit shall pay an adoption fee in an amount stated in the county animal control schedule of fees, charges may also include all or part of the costs of an examination and rabies inoculation and all or part of the costs associated with neutering or spaying dogs and cats.

D. Any person adopting an intact animal shall cause to have the animal spayed or neutered (sterilized) within a period specified as follows, within thirty days from the date of adoption for animals over the age of six months or within the first six months of age for sexually immature animals. Any adopted animal not sterilized within the time specified may be reclaimed by animal control. If an animal becomes pregnant after the time specified for the animal to be spayed, the owner may receive a citation for violating this chapter.

6.04.320 – Backyard breeders.

It is unlawful for any person who does not hold a license from the state department of agriculture to breed an animal if they are required by the state department of agriculture to be licensed.