§ 4-8. Rabies vaccination.

(a)

Once every 12 months, every owner of every dog and/or cat five months of age or older shall cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies with a U.S. government approved rabies vaccine. Vaccination is excluded only if a licensed veterinarian certifies in writing that such a vaccine would be injurious to the animal's health. In such case the dog or cat should be restrained until such time as it can be safely vaccinated.

(b)

All owners of dogs and/or cats shall retain proof of vaccination and shall show proof of current vaccination of such animal within 72 hours of request for such information by an animal control officer.

(c)

No person shall keep for a pet or for breeding purposes any animal which cannot be effectively vaccinated against rabies and which is susceptible to rabies.

(Ord. No. 89-2, § 8, 7-27-89)