Mandatory Spay/Neuter: Daly City vs South San Francisco
How do mandatory spay/neuter rules compare between Daly City, CA and South San Francisco, CA?
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Daly City does not require all pets to be sterilized, but Municipal Code Section 6.04.280 charges a refundable $100 spay/neuter fee to redeem any impounded unaltered animal and makes sterilization mandatory after a second impound within three years. Unaltered dogs and cats over six months also need a county breeding permit.
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San Mateo County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Daly City | South San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Universal mandate | None; sterilization not required for all pets | - |
| First impound (unaltered) | $100 spay/neuter fee, refundable if altered within 30 days | - |
| Second impound in 3 years | Mandatory spay/neuter before redemption | - |
| Dangerous animals | Must be altered within 45 days of permit issuance | - |
| License fee difference | Unaltered dog $55/yr vs altered $25/yr | - |
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Daly City FAQ
Is it mandatory to spay or neuter my dog or cat in Daly City?
Not in general. But if you keep an unaltered dog or cat over six months you need an annual county breeding permit ($150), you pay higher license fees, and if your animal is impounded twice within three years Section 6.04.280(b) requires sterilization before you can get it back.
Is low-cost spay/neuter available in Daly City?
Yes. Municipal Code Section 6.04.020(a)(13) directs the countywide animal control program to provide or make available low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for dogs, cats, and rabbits; services are coordinated through the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.
South San Francisco FAQ
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