Rock Island, Illinois

Sec. 7-156. Authorized.

(b)   A dog is under restraint within the meaning of this section if it is controlled by a leash attached to a collar or harness, “at heel” beside a competent person and is obedient to that person’s commands, or when under the control of a competent person on or within a vehicle being driven or parked on the street.

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(3)   Any dog or cat that is impounded a second time within a one year period shall be altered. The owner shall pay a penalty in the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a second impoundment and in addition thereto the reasonable cost for the mandatory altering of the animal if the altering would not endanger the health of the animal.

Sec. 7-161. Animals Sold To New Owners:

Any person may purchase an animal impounded under the provisions of this article after seven (7) days of impoundment, by complying with the following fee schedule:

(1)   Dogs under four (4) months of age, the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus the cost of temporary hepatitis and distemper injection, and an adoption in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) to cover the cost of neutering or spaying.

(2)   Dogs over four (4) months of age, the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus the cost of rabies inoculation and an adoption deposit in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) to cover the cost of neutering or spaying.

(3)   Cats, the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) plus the cost of rabies inoculation, if the cat is over four (4) months of age, and an adoption deposit in the amount of forty dollars ($40.00) to cover the cost of neutering or spaying.