Franklin County, Florida

Sec. 4-20. – Disposal of impounded animals.

Feral or un-weaned animals may be euthanized immediately upon impoundment. Other animals not claimed at the end of the fifth day or after the quarantine period for animals impounded pursuant to section 4-18, shall become the property of the county. Before any animal may be adopted from the animal shelter, provision shall be made for such animal to be neutered or spayed with the following exceptions:

(1) A dog or cat claimed by the owner before the end of the fifth day or at the end of the quarantine period shall not be required to be neutered or spayed before its release to the owner.

(2) If said county dog or cat is under the age of six (6) months, if female; or eight (8) months, if male, provisions shall be made to have said county dog or cat neutered or spayed between the ages of six (6) and eight (8) months, if female; or eight (8) and ten (10) months, if male.

(3) Upon request of a licensed veterinarian, and for a valid medical reason, such as the relative immaturity of a particular animal or breed at the required age of sterilization or the presence of a medical problem or condition of a particular animal which makes surgery at the time inadvisable, the director of animal control shall extend the time limits within which the animal must be sterilized.