Susanville, California

§ 6.08.020 License and registration and fees therefore.

G. The dog license for any year or portion thereof on each dog licensed at or within the time herein provided shall be $20 per dog, except that license fees for spayed bitches or neutered dogs shall be $7 per dog. When application is made for a license after 30 days following the start of the licensing period, a late fee of 50% of the license fee shall be added to the license fee for any year or portion thereof on each dog, and shall be collected with the regular license fee. One day each year at the license clinic held within the city the above-listed licensing fees shall be offered at half-price, only on the day of the license clinic.

§ 6.08.150 Adoption—Sterilization.

A. Dogs subject to disposition at the animal shelter may be sold if the sale of any such dog is not contrary to law, or to the public interest. Dogs may not be sold at the animal shelter for purposes other than keeping as pets, and may not be sold without first having been licensed and vaccinated against rabies, and all applicable fees hereunder having been paid. No dog shall be released by the animal shelter or humane society for adoption without being spayed or neutered, unless a deposit for spaying or neutering the dog has been paid by the adopter. The minimum deposit to be so paid shall be equal to the lesser of the lowest fee charged by veterinarians within Lassen County or the sum of $40. The deposit shall be returned to the adopter provided that the adopter presents a written statement or receipt from the veterinarian or clinic that the dog has been spayed or neutered within 60 days from the date of adoption.

B. Use of any deposit not claimed under subsection A of this section shall be limited to the following:

1. Public education program to prevent overpopulation of dogs and cats;

2. A program to spay or neuter dogs and cats;

3. For follow-up programs to assure spaying and neutering are being performed;

4. Any additional costs incurred under this section.