§ 10-15. Rabies vaccination of dogs and cats.

(a)

The owner of an adult dog or cat shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies each year by a licensed veterinarian. It is a violation of this chapter for the owner of an adult dog or cat to refuse or fail to have the dog or cat vaccinated against rabies as required by this section.

(b)

Rabies vaccination is not required if:

(1)

A dog or cat is less than six months of age;

(2)

A dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies in another state during a period not to exceed one year from the date of the rabies vaccination, provided that the owner of such dog or cat presents a certificate of rabies vaccination to the animal control authority; or

(3)

A licensed veterinarian examines a dog or cat and certifies in writing that rabies vaccination would endanger the health of such dog or cat because of age, infirmity, disability, illness or medical condition, provided that the licensed veterinarian presents such certificate to the animal control authority within five days of the examination and that such dog or cat is confined in a secure enclosure until a licensed veterinarian can safely vaccinate the dog or cat.

(c)

Upon rabies vaccination of a dog or cat, a certificate of rabies vaccination shall be signed by the licensed veterinarian administering the rabies vaccination and shall list the date of rabies vaccination, type of vaccine, and information identifying the owner and describing the dog or cat.

(Ord. No. 1992-31, § 16, 12-15-92)