§ 23-9. Spay-neuter clinic.

A. 

The animal shelter shall operate a spay-neuter clinic to alter all dogs and cats adopted from the animal shelter and also to alter dogs and cats owned by Brookhaven residents to the extent possible. The fees for altering dogs and cats are established by the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven and may be amended from time to time.

[Amended 8-12-2014 by L.L. No. 16-2014, effective 8-26-2014]

B. 

All dogs and cats adopted from the animal shelter which are of sufficient age and have not been altered shall be altered prior to delivery to the individual adopting the animal. The fee for altering the animal shall be paid in full prior to the operation.

C. 

In cases where the animal is too young to be altered, a bond shall be posted equal to the appropriate fee for altering the animal and the animal shall be altered at the animal shelter spay-neuter clinic within six months of its adoption unless the animal dies or is surrendered to the animal shelter, in which case the bond shall be refunded.

D. 

Dogs and cats owned by Brookhaven residents shall be altered to the extent the spay-neuter clinic's personnel and space are available, provided that all fees for altering the animal have been paid in advance.

Added 9-1-1987 by L.L. No. 20-1987