8-6-1. Rabies vaccination required for dogs and cats.

The owner or person having the charge, care, custody and control of a 6 month of age or over cat or dog shall have said animal vaccinated within 30 days after it reaches said age. Any person permitting any such animal to habitually be on or remain, or be lodged or fed within such person's house, yard or premises shall be responsible for said vaccination. Unvaccinated dogs or cats over 6 months of age acquired by the owner or moved into the jurisdiction must be vaccinated within 30 days of purchase or arrival. Every dog shall be revaccinated thereafter every 24 months and every cat shall be revaccinated thereafter every 12 months. This provision shall not apply to veterinarian or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises animals owned by others. (Ord. 95-19, 9/12/95; Ord. 92-5, 9/1/ 1992)