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As Amended by Ordinance 03-8
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| Legal Disclaimer:
This document has Ordinance 03-8 merged into the applicable sections of Ordinance 00-26
as provided for in Ordinance 03-8.
Readers are advised that the information contained within the pages of this document is
believed to be accurate. However, no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness,
or adequacy of the information are made. Readers are encouraged to review the official version
of all documents upon which they plan to rely.
The official recorded copy of these documents are located in the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
BOCC Records Section. Reference copies are available at public libraries and the County Attorney’s
Office.
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SECTION 30. ADOPTION
- Any animal that has not been timely redeemed, has been released to the department,
or is otherwise the legal property of the county, may be placed for adoption.
- The adoption
fee shall be established by BOCC Policy.
- The department has the final authority to approve
the adoption of any animal. The department may refuse an adoption if it determines that the
adoption is not in the best interest of the animal, or detrimental to the health, safety
or welfare of the general public.
- In order to adopt an animal, the prospective owner shall
be required to participate in an educational program provided by the department and to satisfactorily
demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. In addition, the new owner must complete the
department's application process, execute an adoption agreement with the department, and comply
with its provisions. Failure to do so will constitute a breach of the agreement subject to
penalty provided for by this Ordinance as well as forfeiture of the animal to the department.
- All dogs and cats adopted out by the department shall be sterilized prior to release
or their new owner must make a deposit pursuant to Section 823.15, Florida Statutes (1999),
as may be amended, guaranteeing timely sterilization, and the adoption agreement must provide
for these requirements. To be eligible for the return of the deposit, the following requirements
must be satisfied:
- Sterilization procedure must be performed by a veterinarian within
30 days of the date of adoption or transfer, or at the time of sexual maturity, unless
a medical exemption applies; and
Written evidence by the veterinarian performing the sterilization must be presented to
the department within 90 days of the procedure. Failure to comply with these requirements
within the time specified shall result in a forfeiture of the deposit and shall constitute
a breach of the adoption agreement.
- The adopted animal shall be microchipped by the department
prior to release unless a county veterinarian determines it is not in the best interest of
the animal.
- The new owner is responsible for payment of all fees and costs pertaining
to the animal and undertakes all liability and risk associated with the ownership of the
animal. The county bears no responsibility or liability for the actions of the animal and in
no way represents or warrants the health of the animal.
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