Pandemic results in waivers for spaying, neutering requirement The state is waiving the requirement to spay or neuter prior to adoption of dogs. The relaxation of the state dog law is authorized by the state Department of Agriculture, to conserve personal protective equipment for human healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic It requires shelters and rescues to spay/neuter dogs and cats prior to adoption but it is waived during the medical crisis. The waiver comes with a contingency: shelters must keep a list of adopters to follow up with post-pandemic and provide a copy of ...