Prince George’s County, Maryland

Sec. 3-128. – Redemption; fees and costs.

(b) Redemption fees shall be as follows:

(1) A redemption charge of Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) for the first impoundment for altered animals and Sixty Dollars ($60.00) for the first impoundment for unaltered animals and One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for any animal per each subsequent impoundment in a twelve (12) month period.

(c) The owner of an impounded animal also shall be liable to Prince George’s County, Maryland, for the shelter fees to include the fee for mandatory microchipping if the animal is not already microchipped and the costs of any required veterinary services in accordance with the schedule or tariff of charges promulgated by the Director pursuant to Section 3-106 herein. In addition, when the animal is impounded, it will be mandatory that it is spayed or neutered prior to leaving the Animal Services and Adoption Center. The cost shall be included in the payment of redemption fees not exceed the actual cost of the procedure.

(d) Exemptions and Waivers

(1) The mandatory spay/neuter requirement may be waived when the owner is able to provide proof that altering subject animal would create a financial loss and/or materially alter the economic value of the animal. (2) Livestock and/or Farm Animals shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section. (3) Any animals employed or owned by the County and/or Federal or State agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section (4) Medical Exceptions outlined in accordance with Section 3-177.