Eldridge, Iowa

§ 2.00 LICENSE REQUIRED.

(A)   Every dog and every cat shall be licensed. Fees for dog licenses shall be due and payable between January 1 and April 30 of each year. Licenses become delinquent after April 30 of each year and the delinquent license fee shall be $1 in addition to the regular fee, except in those cases where, by reason of residence or age, the dog was not subject to licensing during the January 1 to April 30 period. No person shall have, harbor, keep or possess any unlicensed dog or cat in violation of this chapter.

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(D)   Annual license fees shall be as follows:

(1)   Neutered/spayed dog or cat (altered): $6;

(2)   Non-altered dog or cat: $12;

§ 16.00 IMPOUNDMENT.

(F)   Unclaimed animals. Animals not reclaimed or redeemed within the time limitations provided by this chapter shall become the property of the city or animal shelter and shall be placed for adoption in a suitable home or subjected to humane euthanasia. No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption to a suitable home without being sterilized, or without a written agreement from the adopter, secured by a cash deposit, guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized.