Canton, Georgia

Sec. 14-14. – Adoption.

Any person adopting an animal shall not use the animal for breeding, fighting, or profit and shall not engage in any research involving the use of the animal or supply the animal to any individual or institution which may use the animal in research. The frequency with which animals may be adopted and placed in any household may be restricted in the discretion of the marshal’s office.

(b) Any person adopting an animal from the Cherokee County Animal Shelter shall pay an adoption fee in an amount stated in the Cherokee County Animal Shelter schedule of fees, and 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.

(c) Any person adopting an intact animal shall cause to have the animal spayed or neutered (sterilized) within a period specified as follows, within 30 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 the marshal’s office.

If an animal becomes pregnant after the time specified for the animal to be spayed, the owner may receive a citation for violating this article.

Sec. 14-36. – Backyard breeders.

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