Oklahoma City, OK Animal Ordinances: Mandatory Spay/Neuter (2026)

Under City Code § 8-57(b), all dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered and microchipped before release from the Animal Welfare Division shelter, including those reclaimed by their owners after impoundment. The Animal Welfare Superintendent may exempt a full-breed registered animal if the owner proves purebred status with the American Kennel Club (or a similar registry) and pays a registration fee, or if a licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that the animal cannot reproduce or that surgery would harm its health: a temporary health condition only delays the requirement until the animal recovers. Section 8-60 separately bars the shelter and its Pet Placement Partners from adopting out any unclaimed or owner-relinquished dog or cat without prior sterilization.