Tyrone, Georgia

Sec. 6-42. – A notice to owners of impounded animals.

(b) For the first time an owner is found in violation of this Code, regardless of whether or not the animal is picked up and impounded, a fine of $100.00 shall be imposed against the owner of such animal. Upon conviction of or plea of nolo contendere to the second offense by the owner for the same animal, it is mandatory that the animal be spayed or neutered at the owner’s expense within one week after the owner claims the animal, whether it is a purebred or mixed breed. A sworn, notarized statement from a veterinarian, licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state, must be received by the enforcement officer within ten working days following the animal’s release from impoundment. Such statement must state that the animal has been spayed, neutered or euthanized by the veterinarian, in compliance with this chapter or must explain in detail that, for health reasons, the animal cannot be spayed or neutered. The owner of such animal will be considered in violation of this chapter for failure to submit a veterinarian’s statement, and shall be guilty of an offense.

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(g) If any animal is not claimed as provided within this chapter, the enforcement officer or his authorized representative, in his sole discretion, and after he has satisfied himself that such animal is in good health, may offer the animal for adoption. All animals offered for adoption must be spayed or neutered and must be given a rabies shot. A sworn, notarized statement from a veterinarian, licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state, must be received within ten working days following the adoption. Such statement must state that the animal has been spayed or neutered by the veterinarian, or must explain in detail that, for health reasons, the animal can not be spayed or neutered. The owner of such animal will be considered in violation of this chapter for failure to submit a veterinarian’s statement, and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to $500.00 and/or imprisonment and jail for a period not to exceed 60 days, or both.