Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org849863.2-6579Releasing agency; fees and deposits2025Agriculture, Animal Care, and FoodDomestic AnimalsComprehensive Animal CareMandatory Sterilization of Dogs and Cats Adopted From Releasing Agencies
A local governing body or releasing agency may charge and collect from the new owner a fee or deposit before releasing a dog or cat for adoption to ensure sterilization.