<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-58. - Adoptions; spay/neuter.</div>
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               Appropriate animals that come into the custody of the animal control division will
               be offered for adoption. Persons wishing to adopt an animal from the shelter shall
               pay a fee in the amount of $65.00 for dogs and $35.00 for cats which shall be used
               to offset the cost of the adoption program and veterinarian services related to the
               adoption of the animals.
               
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               Persons adopting an animal from the shelter shall be encouraged to have the animal
               spayed or neutered.
               
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               Adoptable animals that are not chosen for adoption within the time limits established
               by the animal control division may be adopted by the Humane Society of Concord and
               Greater Cabarrus County without payment of the adoption fee.
               
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               (Ord. of 8-17-92, art. I, Â§ 16; Ord. of 12-7-92(1), Â§ 1; Ord. of 3-19-96, art. I,
               Â§ 16; Ord. No. 1998-01, 1-20-98)
               
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