St. Mary’s County, Maryland

Sec. 212-20. – Impoundment, redemption, and adoption.

H. No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without being sterilized or without written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized within thirty (30) days for adults or at a specified date in the contract for puppies and kittens. A deposit established by the St. Mary’s County Animal Adoption and Resource Center shall be paid at the time of adoption and refunded once proof of sterilization is presented.