[Ord. No. 1508 §1, 2-17-2016]
A. In addition to the services required by this Chapter, the Division
of Humane Services of St. Charles County is authorized to perform
the following services upon request:
1.
Taking possession of animals unwanted by their owners and brought
by them to the Division;
2.
Putting up for adoption unwanted animals brought to the Division
by residents of St. Charles County;
4.
Disposing of euthanized animals;
5.
Impounding, apprehending, catching, trapping, netting, tranquilizing
or treating any animal not subject to this Animal Control Ordinance,
during or after normal business hours of the Division of Humane Services.
[Ord. No. 1508 §1, 2-17-2016]
A. Feral Cat Programs shall consist of any program that provides spay/neuter
services and education for and related to only feral and community
cats. Such programs shall:
1.
Provide low-cost or free sterilization for feral and community
cats weighing more than two (2) pounds who are at least eight (8)
weeks of age;
2.
Not provide sterilizations services for pet cats or pet kittens;
3.
Ear tip all feral and community cats for which it provides services;
4.
Vaccinate all feral and community cats for FVRCP and rabies;
and
5.
Provide educational materials and trainings on the subject of
feral and community cats.
[Ord. No. 1508 §1, 2-17-2016]
The Division of Humane Services of St. Charles County is authorized to recover the costs of performing the services authorized by Section
205.220 of this Article, either by fees set by the County Council, or by itemized billing.
[Ord. No. 1508 §1, 2-17-2016]
Any dog, cat or ferret which is apprehended running at large may not be released to the owner-claimant without proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies and proof that the animal has received an identification chip as required by Section
205.141. Any dog, cat or ferret for which such proof is lacking shall be vaccinated for rabies prior to release from impoundment, or, in the alternative, the owner-claimant may present a receipt from a duly licensed Missouri veterinarian showing payment in full for a rabies vaccination.