Memphis |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 8. ANIMALS |
Chapter 8-28. MANDATORY SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF CATS AND DOGS |
§ 8-28-4. Fertile animal permits.
Obtaining an unaltered (fertile animal) permit. Applicants must apply for unaltered permits with the city's division of public services.
A.
The owner of a fertile animal will have to pay the city a one-time $200.00 permit fee to keep a fertile animal within the city. Said payment must be made to the city treasury.
B.
In order to prevent the over-breeding of animals, each permit authorizes the whelping of no more than one litter per female dog in any 12-month period and no more than one litter per domestic household in any 12-month period.
(Ord. No. 5380, § 1(5-86), 9-28-2010)