El Dorado County, California

Sec. 6.20.100. – Adoption.

Any dog or cat impounded and unredeemed under the provisions of this title may be adopted by a person upon application to the Animal Control Officer in such form as he or she may prescribe.

A. No cat may be adopted and removed from impoundment that has not been spayed or neutered unless the cat is less than six months of age; and the cost of spaying or neutering the cat has been deposited with the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer shall also receive satisfactory assurance that the spaying/neutering will in fact be performed as soon as it is medically permissible. This fee is not refundable.

B. No dog may be adopted from impoundment until it has been spayed or neutered or until the fee for same is paid prior to the animal’s adoption and removal. The Animal Control Officer shall also receive satisfactory assurance that the spaying/neutering will in fact be performed within the contractually or medically prescribed period. This fee is not refundable.

CHAPTER 6.32. – SPAY AND NEUTER CLINICS

Sec. 6.32.010. – Establishment.

The Director of Animal Control is authorized to establish spay and neuter clinics throughout the several areas of the County.

Sec. 6.32.020. – Operation.

All spay and neuter clinics shall be operated by State-licensed veterinarians practicing in the County or adjacent counties.

Sec. 6.32.030. – Agreements authorized.

The Director of Animal Control is authorized to enter into agreements with the veterinarians, humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals and any other person desiring to participate in the financing or operation of the clinics.

Sec. 6.32.040. – Grant acceptance.

The Director of Animal Control is authorized to accept grants or donations of money for the conduct of spay and neuter clinics. The grants or donations shall be received in the name of the County and shall be deposited in a special fund for the exclusive use in spay and neuter clinics. The fund shall be established under such conditions as the County Auditor and Board of Supervisors may direct.

Sec. 6.32.050. – Grant disbursement.

Disbursement from the special fund shall be made for expenses incurred in spay and neuter operations and shall be paid under procedures established by the Board of Supervisors.