Walker County, Georgia

Sec. 6-115. – Sterilization of dogs and cats placed for adoption.

(a) Sterilization required. Every sexually mature dog or cat placed for adoption by the animal shelter or a humane society shall be sterilized by a licensed veterinarian before adoption.

(b) Costs. The costs of sterilization incurred by the animal shelter or a humane society may be included in any fees charged by the animal shelter or humane society for such animal.

(c) Written agreement. Every person adopting a dog or cat shall enter into a written agreement at the time of the adoption with the animal shelter or humane society guaranteeing that sterilization will be performed by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of the sexual maturity of the animal. Failure to comply with this agreement shall be grounds for the Animal Control Officer to reclaim the animal.

(d) Evidence required. Any person acquiring an animal from the animal shelter or humane society, which animal is not sterile at the time of acquisition, shall submit to the animal shelter or humane society a signed statement from the licensed veterinarian performing the sterilization required by subsection (a) of this section within 7 days after such sterilization attesting that such sterilization has been performed.