Sections:
6.24.010
Vaccination of dogs and cats required.
A. Each
owner of each dog or cat four months of age or older shall have such dog
or cat currently vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.
Evidence of vaccination shall consist of a certificate signed by the veterinarian.
The type and brand of vaccine used shall be as approved by the State Department
of Agriculture.
B. A current
certificate issued by a veterinarian licensed to practice in any other
jurisdiction establishing vaccination with a vaccine approved by said
department may be accepted.
(Ord. 1977-M-11
(part): prior code § 20.34.)
6.24.020
Biter animals - Rabies observation period.
It shall
be the duty and responsibility of the owner of any warmblooded animal
that has bitten a human being to notify the animal control officer of
such bite and to surrender such animal for an observation period of ten
days to a veterinary hospital of the owner's choice within twenty-four
hours after said bite. If, however, a licensed veterinarian is presented
evidence that such animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the
time prescribed by law prior to the biting, such animal shall be confined
in the home of its owner or in a manner that shall prohibit such animal
from biting any other person or animal for a period of ten days. It shall
be the duty and responsibility of the owner to have such animal examined
by a licensed veterinarian on the first and tenth day of home impoundment.
(Ord. 1977-M-11 (part): prior code § 20.35.)
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