Stillwater |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. STILLWATER CITY CODE |
Chapter 6. ANIMALS |
Article II. DOGS AND CATS |
Division 3. STERILIZATION |
§ 6-42. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Neuter means to render a male dog or cat unable to reproduce.
New owner or owner means a person legally competent to enter into a contract acquiring a dog or cat from a releasing agency.
Releasing agency means any pound, shelter, or humane society organization, whether public or private.
Spay means to remove the ovaries of a female dog or cat in order to render said animal unable to reproduce.
Sterilization means to spay or neuter a dog or cat.
(Code 1982, § 6-42; Ord. No. 2778, § 1, 3-24-2003)