Nicholson, Georgia

Sec. 4-47. – Adoption.

(e) All animals adopted from the animal shelter shall be neutered or spayed prior to adoption.

Sec. 4-50. – Neutering and spaying.

(a) No impounded animal shall be neutered or spayed (sterilized) without the owner’s consent until the period of redemption has expired, except any animal that in the opinion of a licensed veterinarian must be sterilized in order to save its life may be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian prior to the expiration of the redemption period.

(b) JCAC shall accomplish the sterilization of any animal whose period of impoundment has expired or that has been voluntarily surrendered to the county by:

(1) By JCAC sterilizing the animal prior to adoption.

(2) If the animal cannot be sterilized as required due to disease, medical condition, or for other reasons as specified by a veterinarian, then signed verification from a licensed veterinarian shall be delivered to JCAC by the adopter and the animal shall be sterilized upon recovery or as soon as recommended by the veterinarian. Any adopted animal not sterilized within the time specified may be reclaimed by JCAC.

(3) All adopted animals must be microchipped and registered prior to adoption, the price being included in the cost of the adoption.