Grand Junction, Colorado

§ 6.12.110 Redemption from impoundment and disposition.

(c)Disposition of Dangerous Dogs and Habitual Offenders.

(4) The owner or dog which is found to be a habitual offender shall be subject to any reasonable sentencing orders set by the court prior to or after redemption of the dog. These orders and conditions may include, but are not limited to, delayed release of the dog, construction of secure areas of confinement, neutering the dog, and any other terms or conditions deemed necessary to protect the public or abate a public safety risk. These orders and conditions shall require payment of all fines and fees and expenses for seizure, impoundment, redemption, together with penalties and court costs, if any.

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(e)Adoption of Dogs and Cats.

No person may adopt a dog or cat from the Animal Services Center until such has guaranteed sterilization of the dog or cat. A deposit or adoption fee shall be required to ensure the sterilization of the animal. Failure of the person adopting a dog or cat to sterilize it shall be a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable as an offense under this chapter. Additionally, Animal Services personnel may seize and impound an animal which has been adopted by a person who fails to sterilize the animal within the time specified. Animals may be adopted at the discretion of Animal Services personnel and subject to reasonably prescribed conditions.

§ 6.12.130 Animal Services Center charges and fees.

(a)Charges and Fees Authorized and Required.

Charges and fees for seizure, impoundment, boarding, licensing, veterinarian care and adoption of an animal shall be cumulatively assessed to any animal owner according to the schedules adopted by resolution of the City Council. Payment of all applicable fees shall be a condition of release, redemption or adoption of any animal. Such fees shall be assessed to defray the administrative expenses incurred in impounding, boarding, adoption of, licensing and euthanizing animals. The deposits authorized under subsection (b) of this section are to ensure vaccination and spaying or neutering of adopted animals in an effort to help control the pet overpopulation.

(b)Deposits.

A spay/neuter deposit and rabies vaccination deposit as established by resolution of the City Council and on file in the City Clerk’s office shall be required for adoption of an animal. A rabies vaccination deposit shall be required for redemption of an unvaccinated animal. Deposits shall be returned upon proof of spay/neuter and vaccination, as applicable. If proof is not provided to Animal Services by the date prescribed on the sterilization or vaccination contract the deposit shall be forfeited.