Mesa does not mandate spay or neuter for owned dogs or cats. Maricopa County provides a substantial discount on dog licenses for sterilized animals, creating a strong financial incentive without an outright requirement under Mesa City Code Title 5.
Unlike some California cities, Mesa City Code Title 5 contains no mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for pet dogs or cats. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control, which handles Mesa's animal services, charges a reduced annual dog license fee for spayed or neutered dogs versus intact dogs under Maricopa County Code 8-14, providing economic encouragement. Sterilization may be required as a condition of adoption from Maricopa County shelters or for animals declared dangerous after a bite. Breeders operating commercially must instead comply with Mesa zoning rules under Title 11 and any state-issued ARS Title 11 commercial-kennel requirements.
No direct violation exists for keeping intact pets; however, owners pay higher annual Maricopa County dog license fees, and intact dogs declared dangerous may face mandatory sterilization as a court condition.
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