Brookhaven, Georgia

Sec. 5-25. – Sterilization.

(a) It shall be the duty of the owner of a dog or cat declared to be a classified animal by a court of competent jurisdiction to have the animal sterilized. Such sterilization must be performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of a final order of a court of competent jurisdiction finding that the dog or cat is a classified animal.

(b) It shall be the duty of the owner and/or qualified adoption facilitator, rescue group or animal shelter to have a dog or cat adopted from the city sterilized. Puppies and kittens must be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian within six months of the date of adoption. Adult dogs and cats must be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the date of adoption.

Sec. 5-29. – Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI) health certificate required.

(a) The owner of any cat or dog, sterilized or unsterilized, that is sold, or exchanged for valuable consideration is required to give the new owner a current, valid OCVI health certificate at the time of exchange or sale. The OCVI health certificate must be available for review by potential new owners at the time any dog or cat is offered for sale or exchange, for valuable consideration. A current OCVI health certificate must be presented to any animal control officer upon request for review.

(b) Qualified adoption facilitators, rescue groups, and animal shelters are exempt from the requirements of this section.

(c) Each animal found to be without an OCVI health certificate shall be considered a separate violation of this section by the owner of the animal. Animals shall not be subject to impoundment for violations of this section.