Galt, California

6.06.010 License.

A.    Every person owning or harboring a dog or cat within the City shall obtain a license tag pursuant to the provisions of this title. Licenses shall be obtained upon the dog or cat reaching four (4) months of age or within thirty (30) days of the person acquiring the dog or cat, whichever is later.

6.06.020 License fee.

A.    The fee for, and duration of, a dog or cat license shall be established by resolution of the City Council, and the City Council may provide for one (1), two (2), and/or three (3) year licenses. The license fee for a dog which has been spayed or neutered shall be no more than one-half (1/2) the license fee of an unaltered animal. An owner of a service dog may apply for a licensing fee exemption through Sacramento County.

6.10.030 Fines for impoundment of unaltered dogs or cats.

Pursuant to Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 30804.7, the owner of a nonspayed or unneutered dog or cat that is impounded by the City shall be fined thirty‑five dollars ($35.00) on the first occurrence, fifty dollars ($50.00) on the second occurrence, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the third or subsequent occurrence or as otherwise increased under the Food and Agricultural Code from time to time. These fines are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other fines or impound fees imposed by the City.

6.10.090 Placement of impounded animals for adoption.

Except as otherwise provided herein or other applicable law, any animal that is impounded pursuant to this title may, after the time for redemption and prior to the euthanasia of that animal, be released to an animal rescue or animal adoption organization if requested by the organization prior to the scheduled euthanasia of that animal. In addition to any required spay or neuter fee, the animal rescue or animal adoption organization may assess a fee for animals adopted or released. No dog or cat shall be released for adoption or rescue without being spayed or neutered.