Santee, California

§ 6.10.090 Public protection from dogs.

B. The owner of any unaltered dog that bites a person engaged in a lawful act must pay the authorized agency an altering deposit in addition to any other applicable fees the City Council or authorized agency establishes.

§ 6.10.200 Holding periods and availability for redemption, adoption, or release of impounded stray or relinquished animals.

C. Any person who adopts or accepts the transfer of an impounded dog or cat must have the animal altered within 30 days after the adoption or transfer unless a California licensed veterinarian authorizes a 30-day extension in writing. It is unlawful to fail to provide the authorized agency with proof the animal was altered or that an extension was granted when demanded by the authorized agency.