Animal population control program: Definitions

As used in Sections 22-380m-1 through 22-380m-5, inclusive: (1) "Spay" means the surgical procedure of ovariohysterectomy on a female dog or cat; (2) "Neuter" means the surgical procedure of castration on a male dog or cat; (3) A "bona fide animal rescue or adoption organization" means a non-profit organization, with a principal place of business in Connecticut, that is engaged in the annual placement of ten or more dogs and cats as pets with the public. In order to qualify as a bona fide animal rescue or adoption organization, such organization must have a written adoption policy and a spay/neuter program in place, and no officer, director, member or employee of such organization shall have been convicted of violations of laws pertaining to animal abuse or cruelty; (4) "Medically unfit" means any medical condition, as determined by a participating veterinarian, that may place a dog or cat at life-threatening risk if a surgical procedure is performed on that animal; (5) "Cryptorchidism" means the retention of the testes in the abdomen or inguinal canal; and (6) "Veterinary Practice" means one or more licensed veterinarians who provide veterinary services through a professional proprietorship, partnership or corporation.