Kirksville, Missouri

Sec. 8-15. – Impoundment.

(c) If the animal is not redeemed by the owner within seven days after impoundment, the animal may be disposed of in one of the following ways, but no other way:

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(2) Release for adoption by a new owner who shows evidence of ability and intention to provide the animal with an appropriate home and humane care, provided that no unspayed female dog or cat shall be released for adoption unless the spaying fee has been paid and a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian certifying that the fee has been paid and that the dog or cat will be brought in for spaying within five days, or if too young that it will be brought in for spaying at the age of six months.