Citrus Heights, California

Sec. 8-75 – Disposition of Impounded and Surrendered Animals.

2. When any unsterilized dog or cat is to be sold pursuant to this section, prior to the delivery of the animal there shall be deposited by the purchaser with the Chief of Animal Services an amount of money which shall be for the payment to a veterinarian for spaying or neutering of the purchased animal. The amount of said deposit shall be designated by the Chief of Animal Services and shall cover the approximate average cost of spaying or neutering. The deposit shall be forwarded to the veterinarian or clinic or to the owner of the animal upon receipt by the Chief of Animal Services of a notice from the veterinarian or clinic that the animal has been spayed or neutered.