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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 6 — Animals

Pico Rivera Municipal Code Ch. 6.12 Cats

Pico Rivera Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pico Rivera

Cite as: Pico Rivera Municipal Code Chapter 6.12 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 6.12.010. Optional identification license.

In order to provide a method for identifying cats, a license may be obtained as prescribed in Chapter 6.08 of this title. This section shall not require the licensing of cats, but merely provides for their optional licensing.

(Prior code § 4170)

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§ 6.12.020. Spaying or altering required.

The animal shelter shall not sell or give away any female cat more than six months of age that has not been spayed, or any male cat of more than six months of age that has not been altered. The animal shelter shall not sell or give away any cat less than six months of age unless the cost of spaying or altering such cat has been deposited in trust with the director for payment to a veterinarian or spaying or altering clinic designated by the person purchasing or receiving the cat. The deposit shall be refunded to the owner upon proof of sterilization.

(Prior code § 4153)

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