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City of Weldon Spring, MO
St. Charles County
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[Ord. No. 16-05 Exh. B, 1-28-2016]
A. 
In addition to the services required by this Chapter, the Division of Humane Services of St. Charles County is authorized to perform the following services upon request:
1. 
Taking possession of animals unwanted by their owners and brought by them to the Division;
2. 
Putting up for adoption unwanted animals brought to the Division by residents of St. Charles County;
3. 
Euthanizing animals;
4. 
Disposing of euthanized animals;
5. 
Impounding, apprehending, catching, trapping, netting, tranquilizing or treating any animal not subject to this Animal Control Ordinance, during or after normal business hours of the Division of Humane Services.
[Ord. No. 16-05 Exh. B, 1-28-2016]
A. 
Feral cat programs shall consist of any program that provides spay/neuter services and education for and related to only feral and community cats. Such programs shall:
1. 
Provide low-cost or free sterilization for feral and community cats weighing more than two (2) pounds who are at least eight (8) weeks of age;
2. 
Not provide sterilization services for pet cats or pet kittens;
3. 
Ear tip all feral and community cats for which it provides services;
4. 
Vaccinate all feral and community cat for FVRCP and rabies; and
5. 
Provide educational materials and trainings on the subject of feral and community cats.
[Ord. No. 16-05 Exh. B, 1-28-2016]
The Division of Humane Services of St. Charles County is authorized to recover the costs of performing the services authorized by this Article, set forth in Section 205.240.
[Ord. No. 16-05 Exh. B, 1-28-2016]
Any animal which is apprehended running at large may not be released to the owner-claimant without proof that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies and proof that the animal has received a microchip as required by Section 205.141. Any animal for which such proof is lacking shall be vaccinated for rabies prior to release from impoundment, or, in the alternative, the owner-claimant may present a receipt from a duly licensed Missouri veterinarian showing payment in full for a rabies vaccination.