Emporia, Kansas

Sec. 6-11. – Impoundment, redemption, and adoption of animals.

(d) Animals not redeemed by the owner or harborer within the statutory holding period may be made available for adoption to a suitable prospective owner. An adoption fee may be charged to a prospective owner. No dog or cat shall be transferred to the permanent custody of a prospective owner unless such dog or cat has been surgically spayed or neutered; or the prospective owner signs an agreement to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered and deposits an amount as determined by the animal shelter which shall be refunded upon presentation of a written statement signed by a licensed veterinarian that the dog or cat has been spayed or neutered.

Sec. 6-41. – Required.

It shall be the duty of every owner or harborer of a dog or cat within the limits of the city to cause said dog or cat to be registered in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Sec. 6-42. – Fee.

(a) The owner or harborer of a dog or cat shall pay an annual registration and licensing fee as follows:

(1) For each neutered male dog or cat or spayed female dog or cat, fifteen dollars ($15.00).

(2) For each unneutered male dog or cat or unspayed female dog or cat, forty dollars ($40.00).