[R.O. 1996 § 215.140; CC 1968 § 4-33; Ord. No. 1136 § 2, 2-1-1982; Ord. No. 2493 § 9, 9-19-1994; Ord. No. 4385 § 1, 4-2-2012; Ord. No. 5466, 11-17-2025]
No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog or cat or ferret over four (4) months of age within the City limits unless such animal has been vaccinated against rabies within the last twelve (12) months with rabies vaccine effective for annual vaccinations or within the last three (3) years if previously vaccinated with vaccine with an effective vaccination duration of three (3) years per the manufacturer's warranty and the recommendation of a veterinarian, and has been issued a receipt and tag from a licensed veterinarian as herein provided, which tag shall reflect the effective duration of the vaccination and which tag the dog or cat shall wear at all times. Proof of rabies vaccination status must be provided when requested by an Animal Control Officer. Rabies vaccination will not be required when deemed medically dangerous for the animal. Official documentation signed by a licensed veterinarian is required stating rabies vaccination is not medically possible for safety of the animal.