Allegany County, Maryland

§ 225-10 Failure to redeem impounded animals.

B. An unclaimed dog or cat may not be released for adoption by the ASM without being sterilized or without the adopter entering into a written agreement in accordance with § 225-11 of this chapter.

§ 225-11 Sterilization.

A. Unless exempted by the ASM, no dog or cat shall be released for adoption from the animal shelter without being sterilized or without a written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal be sterilized.

B. Sterilization shall be required within 30 days of adoption or within 30 days of the animals six-month birthday. The ASM shall determine and establish sterilization fees. Said fee shall be collected at the time of adoption. The fee shall be paid by the ASM to a participating local veterinarian of the adopter’s choice when the sterilization procedure has been completed. Any additional costs in excess of the collected fee owed to the veterinarian shall be the responsibility of the adopter. Any fees which are not redeemed shall become the property of Allegany County.

C. Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement guaranteeing the sterilization of the adopted animal shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall constitute a civil infraction punishable as hereinafter set forth.