Okla. Stat. tit. 4, § 4-499.1: Definitions

As used in the Dog and Cat Sterilization Act:

1. "Neuter" means to render a male dog or cat unable to

reproduce;

2. "New owner" or "owner" means a person legally competent to

enter into a contract acquiring a dog or cat from a releasing

agency;

3. "Releasing agency" means any pound, shelter, or humane

society organization, whether public or private;

4. "Spay" means to remove the ovaries of a female dog or cat in

order to render said animal unable to reproduce; and

5. "Sterilization" means to spay or neuter a dog or cat.