Rio Dell, California

6.05.070 Licenses – Dogs.

(6) Fee. The amount of the annual dog license fee shall be set by resolution of the City Council of the City of Rio Dell; provided, however, if a certificate is presented from a licensed veterinarian that the dog has been either spayed or neutered, or if the veterinarian has on file an affidavit stating that the animal has been spayed or neutered and that examination by the veterinarian discloses no evidence to the contrary, the fee shall be one-half the regular set fee.

6.05.090 Impoundment.

(6) Spay or Neuter Deposit.

(a) A spay or neuter deposit, as set by resolution of the City Council of the City of Rio Dell, shall be collected at the time of adoption of any dog or cat, and will be held for a period not to exceed 60 days, except that for dogs and cats six months of age or younger at the time of adoption, the period shall not exceed six months. If a female dog and her puppies or a female cat and her kittens are adopted together, one deposit shall be charged. Under circumstances during which the City of Rio Dell is under contract with another entity, the spay and neuter deposit for adopted animals may be facilitated by that entity.

(b) At any time within the period specified above, the owner may present a spay or neuter certificate for the adopted animal from a licensed veterinarian or veterinary clinic, in which event the deposit will be returned. Deposits not so claimed within the time period specified above shall be deemed unclaimed and shall automatically be forfeited to the City, or contract facility for use in accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30503 and 31751.