Avalon, California

§ 6-1.126 Sterilization.

No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without being sterilized, or without a written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized, and without the payment of a deposit of $25 which shall be refunded upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that such sterilization has been accomplished.

§ 6-1.141 Mandatory Spay and Neuter Program.

(a) The following breeds of dogs are “restricted dogs,” and are subject to the mandatory spay and neutering requirements of this section:

(1) Pit bulls, including any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or any dog that exhibits physical characteristics which predominantly conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), or American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA) for any of the above breeds.

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(b) No person may own, keep, or harbor a restricted dog in violation of this section. An owner or keeper of an unaltered restricted dog must have the dog spayed or neutered or submit written proof to the City that one of the following exceptions applies:

(1) The restricted dog is less than four months of age;

(2) The restricted dog cannot be spayed or neutered without a high likelihood of suffering serious bodily harm or death, which has been confirmed in writing by a licensed veterinarian. If applicable, the writing must also state the date by which the dog may be safely spayed or neutered; or

(3) The owner or custodian has owned or taken custody of the dog within the past 30 days.