§ 91.155. STERILIZATION AGREEMENT.

The city shall not release an adopted animal from its custody without the animal first being sterilized, except in cases of medical necessity or when age restrictions prohibit sterilization of the animal prior to being released from the shelter. In these cases, the city shall require the adopter to sign a Sterilization Agreement to have the animal altered within 30 days of adoption or by the time the animal reaches 6 months of age, or within the appropriate time-frame created by the City Veterinarian or the Animal Services Manager.

(A)

The sterilization agreement will contain the following:

(1)

Date of the agreement;

(2)

Name and address of releasing agency;

(3)

Name, address, date of birth, and driver's license/ID number of the adopter;

(4)

A description of the animal to be adopted;

(5)

The sterilization due date; and

(6)

A statement printed in conspicuous bold print that sterilization of the animal is required under Tex. Health and Safety Code, Chapter 828 as amended from time to time and that a violation of the agreement is a criminal offense punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

(B)

The completion date in the sterilization agreement must be:

(1)

The 30th day after the date of adoption in the case of an adult animal; or

(2)

By the date an adopted infant male or female becomes 6 months old; or

(3)

Within the appropriate time frame recommended by treating veterinarian.

(Ord. 2013-731, passed 2-14-13)