Washington County, Florida

Sec. 12-37. – Holding periods at animal control shelter.

(c) Any impounded animal which is not reclaimed by its owner prior to expiration of the holding period shall be disposed of in the following manner:

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(2) Said animal, at the discretion of the animal control officer, may be adopted by an adult 18 years of age or older, who desires to give said animal a home, and who pays for the sterilization, proper vaccination, and fees for such adoption. No animals will be released for adoption without proof of sterilization.