Fort Pierce, Florida

Sec. 6-54. – Adoption of animals from city-funded agencies.

(b) A humane society, shelter, or other agency funded in any part by the city shall not release a dog or cat for adoption, unless the dog or cat has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian, or before securing a written agreement for sterilization, as provided within F.S. § 823.15.

Sec. 6-119. – Registration process and fees.

(b) Owners or custodians of dogs and cats requiring registration pursuant to this article shall register and obtain tags as follows:

(1) Within 30 days of acquiring the dog or cat; or

(2) Within 30 days after the owner or custodian takes residence in the incorporated areas of the city, whichever occurs later.

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(d) Registrations must be purchased from the animal control division, participating veterinarians, animal shelter, or other agents as approved by the city, except that only the animal control division shall process the registration of vicious or dangerous dogs.

(1) Applications for registration must include a proof of current and valid rabies vaccination as provided within this chapter, and applications for registration of sterilized dogs or cats must include a sterilization certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. No registration will be issued without such certifications.

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(f) Fees for registrations shall be as established by resolution:

(1) Non-sterilized cats and dogs that are registered with a veterinarian’s certification that the animal’s age or health prevents sterilization shall pay the same fee for sterilized cats and dogs.

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(i) Proceeds from the registration program shall first be used for program administration; and then, remaining proceeds may be used for education and to support free or reduced cost pet spay and neuter programs

Sec. 6-120. – Breeder registration required.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a cat or dog breeder unless such person has been currently registered as a breeder in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(b) A violation of this section shall constitute a Class C civil infraction, punishable as provided within this chapter.

Sec. 6-121. – Breeder registration process, fees, and revocation.

(a) All breeders of cats or dogs operating within the city, shall obtain a breeder registration certificate from the city clerk on or before October 1 of each year.

(b) A breeder registration certificate will not be issued unless the applicant demonstrates compliance with all applicable building, zoning, and business tax codes and ordinances. A breeder registration certificate shall be immediately revoked for failure to maintain compliance with such codes and ordinances.

(c) The annual fee for breeder registrations shall be as established by resolution.

(d) The breeder registration number shall be included in all advertisements for sale of any animals offered for sale or breeding by the breeder.

(e) The breeder registration certificate shall be nontransferable.

(f) The breeder’s registration certificate shall be immediately revoked upon any conviction for an offense involving cruelty, neglect, or abuse of animals. Breeders convicted of such offenses shall be ineligible for issuance of a registration certificate.

(g) There shall be no more than one registered breeder per residentially zoned property.

(h) Proceeds from breeder registration program shall first be used for program administration, and then, remaining proceeds may be used for education and to support free or reduced cost pet spay and neuter programs.