Huachuca City, Arizona

6.10.090 Sterilization.

A. Any person adopting a dog and/or cat shall be entitled to a rebate provided the adopted animal is sterilized within the established time frame.

B. Adopted animals shall be sterilized within 30 days of the adoption date, or within 30 days from the date the animal reaches the spay/neuter age, or on a date set by a veterinarian.

C. Any person adopting an animal shall be required to complete and fully execute the spay/neuter certificate. The failure of an adopting party to comply with the terms of this certificate shall result in forfeiture of the rebate funds to the town, and may require return of the adopted animal.

D. It shall be the responsibility of the adopting party to contact a veterinarian for an appointment and deliver the animal to the veterinarian on that date. The veterinarian may disqualify the animal from surgery if he or she finds medical contraindications for surgery such as estrus, pregnancy or medical disorders. If the date for sterilization must be changed due to medical contraindications, the certificate may be altered with the consent of the veterinarian and the animal control officer or his/her designee. Upon completion, the certificate shall be completed by the veterinarian who performed the sterilization.

E. The adopting party shall reclaim the animal following surgery as directed by the veterinarian. Failure to comply will result in a charge for extra board; unclaimed animals may be declared abandoned.

F. The adopting party shall return the completed certificate to the town for a rebate.

G. The spay/neuter certificate shall require the adopting party to hold harmless and defend the town of Huachuca City, its officers and employees from any loss, injury or damages arising out of or in connection with services of this program.

H. Penalties for violations of this section shall be as provided in Section 6.20.040(A).