Cabot, Arkansas

Sec. 4-66. – Breeder’s license.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the breeding of dogs or cats without a breeder’s license. Each breeder will be required to meet the standards of city law for care and limitations on animals. Each breeder shall apply for a breeder’s license from city animal services annually and be subject to inspection of the residence as needed. Breeders shall be restricted to single-family residences with adequate outdoor facilities. Breeders shall only breed nationally recognized registered animals.

Sec. 4-112. – Adopted animals sterilized/micro-chipped.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any pound, shelter, or humane organization, or animal rescue group to release to a new owner any dog or cat over three months of age which has not been sterilized except as provided below:

(1) An animal which in the opinion of a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state is medically compromised to the extent that it cannot withstand immediate sterilization may be temporarily released pursuant to a foster care agreement until such time as it can safely be sterilized or until two veterinarians licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state certify that it is unlikely that the animal will ever recover to the extent that it can safely be sterilized.

(2) At that time, ownership of the animal may be transferred to an owner who certifies that the animal will not be used for breeding.

(3) An owner who violates the agreement shall be subject to the penalties set forth in the penalties section.

(b) All animals adopted from city animal services that fall under the above provision of not being sterilized under the age of three months will be required to be sterilized at the age of three months and provide proof to the city animal services.