CO SB045

Modifies sterilization exemption procedures for dogs and cats born in Colorado by requiring veterinary declarations based on health jeopardization, with options to delay procedures until animals are fit for surgery.

Expands exemption criteria to include cases where sterilization could cause secondary illness, injury, impairment, or physical conditions requiring inpatient or ongoing outpatient treatment.

Requires veterinarians to base unfitness determinations on specific details for individual animals rather than grouping multiple exemption requests in a single declaration.

Mandates animal shelters and pet animal rescues report exemption information at license renewal, including breed, age, exemption category, reasoning, and the Colorado-licensed veterinarian's name and license number.

Prohibits facilities with limited veterinary access from claiming exemptions if they import unsterilized dogs or cats into Colorado.