Chapter 7.04 RABIES CONTROL
Section 7.04.010 Compulsory immunization of dogs, cats and other animals for rabies.
1. The owners of all dogs, cats and other animals, six months
of age or older, within the
corporate limits of the city, are required to have a biennial immunization against rabies for their
dogs, cats and other animals.
2. The term "owner," in addition to its ordinary meaning,
includes any person who keeps or
harbors a dog, cat or other animal.
3. A current certificate of immunization for rabies signed by
a licensed veterinarian shall
hereafter be required for all animals within the corporate limits of the city, and a copy of the
certificate shall be presented by the owner or his agent to the health department of the city
biennially on or before January 2nd, and the certificate shall at that time be accepted by the city
as proof of immunization.
4. The owner shall display the current rabies-immunization tag
issued by the city at all times
on a collar, harness or chain attached to the dog, cat or other animal within the city. (Ord.
82/T-1235)