Taft, California

8-2-19: STERILIZATION:

No unclaimed dog or cat shall be released for adoption without being sterilized or without written agreement from the adopter guaranteeing that such animal will be sterilized within thirty (30) days for adults and specified date in the contracts for pups and kittens. A deposit fee for cats and dogs will be established by resolution of the city council and must be paid at the time of adoption. The deposit is fully refundable after presentation of documented proof of sterilization of the adopted animal

8-2-24: ADOPTION OF UNREDEEMED ANIMALS:

(A)   Any impounded and unredeemed live animal held the required time and not suffering from any infectious or communicable disease may be adopted upon the person meeting the following conditions:

1. Dogs may be adopted upon the payment of a placement fee, a rabies vaccination fee, a license fee, and a spay or neuter fee.
2. Cats may be adopted upon payment of a placement fee and compliance with the provisions of state law dealing with the spaying or neutering of cats.