Section 7.03.057 Adoption.

1. Any animal held or impounded at the animal control unit may be adopted by a person if the holding periods provided in section 7.03.030 have expired and the animal has not been redeemed by the owner. No animal shall be adopted:

b. Without presentation of the city license for the current year, if required by law, or by purchasing such license, which shall not be issued until proof of a current rabies vaccination is presented;

c. Without showing proof in the form of a certificate issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian that such animal has been properly vaccinated for rabies, if required by law, or by posting a $20 vaccination bond, which will be refunded if a rabies vaccination is obtained. Application for vaccination-bond redemption and for refund of the bond must be made within five (5) business days of the posting of the bond. Failure of the owner to redeem said bond shall be prima facie proof that vaccination has not been obtained as required by section 7.04.010.

2. For purposes of this section, the city manager or his designee may give notice to the owner either orally, by posting a notice at the owner's residence, or by mail. (Ord. 2005-0217; 89/T-8057; 82/T-1235 )