Cottonwood Subdivision Homeowners Association

(a)

It is unlawful to own, keep or possess in the Town any dog or cat over the age of six (6) months which has not been spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian, except as provided in Subsection (b) below. Every dog or cat owner not exempt from this requirement shall have proof of the animal's spay or neuter in the form of documentation from a licensed veterinarian.

(b)

The following are exceptions to Subsection (a) above:

(1)

Long-term medical exemption: A licensed veterinarian has determined that the animal is medically unsuited to undergo the surgical procedure. The owner or keeper of the animal shall present a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian which states specifically the medical grounds for the exemption.

(2)

Temporary medical exemption: An animal has a temporary medical condition preventing performance of spay or neuter surgery. The animal's owner or keeper must present a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian which states specifically the medical grounds for the temporary exemption and provides a date after which the surgery may be performed. After that date the temporary exemption expires and spay or neuter shall be required.

(3)

Transitory status exemption: An intact animal over six (6) months of age may temporarily be kept in the Town for no longer than thirty (30) days for purposes of breeding or while the owner or keeper is visiting temporarily. The owner or keeper must be able to present a certificate of health for the animal signed by a licensed veterinarian.

(4)

Intact permit: An owner may obtain an intact permit for an annual fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).

(Ord. 5.06.33 §1, 2005)