# Sec. 3-177. Spaying and neutering

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Sec. 3-177. Spaying and neutering

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 3-177 (2026)

All animals adopted from the Animal Services and Adoption Center must be spayed or neutered prior to leaving the Animal Services and Adoption Center, unless prohibited by medical reasons. If medical reasons prohibit spay or neutering prior to leaving the Animal Services and Adoption Center, licensed veterinarian must give a date when the procedure can be performed. If subject animal leaves the center without being spayed or neutered, a certificate, signed by a licensed veterinarian, that spaying or neutering has been accomplished must be provided to the Administrator within fifteen (15) days of the date of spaying or neutering. Any extension of time must be requested in writing to the Administrator, stating the reason spaying or neutering has not been accomplished and the date upon which said action will be accomplished. The Administrator, in his discretion, may approve or deny the request for an extension. If the request is denied, then upon the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of adoption the animal must be immediately returned to the Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center.