In addition to the foregoing provisions of section 3-22, a person who wishes to adopt a dog of hunting breed extraction may do so for the
same fees and sterilization requirements required under section 3-22; provided, that such person agrees to retain the dog for at least twenty-one days,
putting a collar and name tag on the dog immediately; provided, further, that during
the twenty-one days, such person may test the dog to determine if such dog will "hunt,"
and if such dog will not "hunt," such person may return the dog to the public animal
shelter for a full refund; provided, further, that during the twenty-one-day trial
period, such person agrees to be fully and legally responsible for any damage such
dog might do, including the killing or injuring of livestock and/or fowl; and provided,
further, that such person must agree not to sell the dog for a period of one year
and that, during the one-year period, if the person finds that the dog does not meet
his/her needs, the person shall return the dog to the public animal shelter but, after
the initial days, will not be entitled to any refund for money paid to the county.
(6-18-15.)
