Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Sec. 8-2. – Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

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Breeder means any person who breeds a female dog or cat for the purpose of obtaining a monetary gain from the sale of any portion of the litter produced.

Sec. 8-37.1. – Owner responsibilities—Dogs and cats.

(c) No person may own, keep, reside with or harbor a dog or cat within the parish that is not spayed or not neutered.

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(e) The primary penalty for violation of this section shall be the impounding of the dog/cat believed to qualify under subsection (c), the neutering/spaying of such dog/cat, and the return of such dog/cat to its owner after an appropriate time for healing after surgery. Any further penalty imposed for any violation of this section of the Code shall follow the schedule as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.

Sec. 8-42. – Breeders; permits required.

No private person shall breed a female dog for the purpose of selling any portion of the litter for profit without first obtaining a permit from Caddo Parish Animal Services. The applicant will provide CPAS with the dog’s breed, date of birth and a copy of registration papers, if any. Fees for permits are listed in section 8-73. Any additional licenses and permits required by local, state, and federal law, if any, must be obtained prior to the issuance of a breeder’s permit.

Sec. 8-63. – Impoundment of dogs and cats; disposition, identification and classification.

(i) At-large stray animals impounded for the second time will be required to be spayed or neutered for a fee, and microchipped, prior to being reclaimed by their owners.

Sec. 8-64. – Adoptions.

(a) All animals to be adopted from Caddo Parish Animal Services must be spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian, vaccinated against rabies, registered, tagged or microchipped and given one month of heartworm prevention treatment prior to leaving the animal shelter. Adoption fees will be set at reasonable rates and published in the Code of Ordinances.

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(d) A letter of agreement must be signed by the adopter of a puppy or kitten less than four months of age guaranteeing that the animal will be spayed or neutered within 14 days of when the animal reaches four months of age. A spay/neuter voucher will be issued to the adopter by the animal welfare organization at the time of the adoption for redemption at the time of surgery.

Sec. 8-73. – Fees.

(e) Impounded dogs and cats may be released to the owner or keeper upon payment of all relevant fees and fines as set forth:

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(2) First infraction by owner requiring impoundment of any animal for running at large:

Infertile …..$30.00

Fertile …..$40.00

(3) Second infraction. At-large stray animals impounded for the second time will be required to be sterilized and microchipped prior to being reclaimed by their owners. Spay and neuter surgery services will be offered at a reduced fee.