Delmar, Maryland

§ 84-6 Impoundment and redemption of female dogs in heat.

It shall be the custodian’s responsibility to keep a dog that is in heat confined to a building or other secure enclosure in such a manner as to prevent the attraction of other animals. If the said dog, belonging to the same custodian, shall be impounded in heat for a second time within 12 months, such dog cannot be reclaimed by the custodian thereof until the animal be spayed by a veterinarian at the request of the Humane Society of Wicomico County and the custodian shall have paid for the costs associated with the spaying of such animal.