Corpus Christi requires impounded dogs and cats to be sterilized before release on a second impound, and intact-pet permits cost more than altered registrations to encourage spay and neuter.
Chapter 6 of the Corpus Christi Code charges higher annual registration fees for intact dogs and cats and requires sterilization before release on second impound unless the owner holds a current breeder permit. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services partners with the Coastal Bend Spay Neuter Clinic and PetSmart Charities on low-cost vouchers, particularly in Westside ZIP codes with the highest intake. Owners can apply for a hardship waiver for medical or geriatric reasons. Litter registration is required for any owner whose pet produces puppies or kittens for sale.
Releasing a second-time impound without sterilization is barred, and selling unaltered animals without a breeder permit triggers fines up to 500 dollars per animal and possible permit revocation.
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