§ 6-37. Owner surrenders.

(a)

Neptune Beach is an open admission shelter for the City of Neptune Beach and no other cities, we are technically a no-kill shelter but work with Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services (JACPS) which is a kill shelter. In order for an animal to be surrendered proof of residency must be provided (i.e., driver's license, electric bill) and ownership of the animal must be provided. An animal cannot be surrendered by a friend, relative, neighbor, ect. Exception would be if original owner passes away and then a family member can surrender the animal. Fees may be waived at the discretion of the animal control officer.

(1)

Fees for owner surrendered animals:

a.

Fifty dollar ($50.00) owner surrender fee for all animals turned in.

b.

A current rabies vaccination is required: if owner cannot provide a current rabies certificate an additional twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is added to the owner surrender fee.

c.

If the animal is not spayed or neutered the surrender fee is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).

(2)

The fee must be paid at the time of the surrender by cash or check.

(b)

The owner must fill out and sign the owner surrender form. This relinquishes all rights to the animal and gives the City of Neptune Beach rights to the animal.

(Ord. No. 2017-01 , 2-6-17)