§ 6-42. Definitions.  


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  • 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)