(a) The
owner of any dog or cat shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies
by the time the animal is four months of age and at regular intervals
thereafter in accordance with rules adopted by the department of state
health services.
(b) A veterinarian
shall supply the owner of a vaccinated dog or cat with a rabies vaccination
tag which shall have stamped upon it the veterinarian’s name
and vaccination certificate number. It shall be unlawful for an owner
to have, harbor or keep any dog or cat without a current rabies vaccination
tag fastened securely to a harness or collar worn about the shoulders
or neck of the dog or cat.
(Code 1974, § 3-61; Ordinance 2090, § 1, 10-13-15)
(a) Every person owning or keeping any dog or cat immunized against rabies, as provided in section
10-131, shall procure a written rabies vaccination certificate, signed by the veterinarian administering the vaccine, and the name and address of the owner.
(b) The
animal control officer or any peace officer may request to see rabies
vaccination certificates at any time, and the failure of the owner
or person in possession of such dog or cat to furnish such certificate
of vaccination upon such request shall constitute a violation of this
chapter.
(Code 1974, § 3-62(a), (b))
Every physician or other medical practitioner who treats a person
for any animal bite shall within 12 hours thereof report such treatment
to an animal control officer giving the name, age, sex and precise
location of the bitten person and such other information as the officer
may require.
(Code 1974, § 3-63)
Any veterinarian who clinically diagnoses rabies, or any person who suspects rabies in a dog, cat or other animal, shall immediately report the incident to an animal control officer, stating precisely where such animal may be found, if known. If a known or suspected rabid animal bites or scratches a person or other animal, such incident shall be reported as required in section
10-133.
(Code 1974, § 3-64)
Quarantine observation may be made at the owner’s home
if the following qualifications are met:
(1) Secure
facilities are available at such designated place, and approved by
the animal control officer.
(2) The
dog or cat is contained in an enclosed structure, house or garage
for ten days.
(3) If
maintained outside, the dog or cat must be behind a fence from which
it cannot escape and on a chain from which it cannot break loose,
or inside a covered pen or kennel from which it cannot escape.
(4) The
dog or cat must be kept away from other animals and people, excepting
those in the immediate household.
(5) The
animal may not be removed from the place of quarantine without notice
and consent of the animal control officer.
(6) The
animal or owner were not in violation of this chapter at the time
of biting.
(Code 1974, § 3-66)
The head of animals that have died of rabies or are suspected
of having died of rabies shall be turned over to an animal control
officer or a licensed veterinarian for dispatch to an authorized state
department of health certified laboratory for diagnosis.
(Code 1974, § 3-67)
Whenever any animal is infected with rabies or suspected of
being infected with rabies, or has been bitten by an animal known
or suspected of being infected with rabies, the owner of the animal,
or any person having knowledge thereof, shall immediately notify the
animal control officer and furnish information, if known, where the
animal may be found, and all particulars of the incident.
(Code 1974, § 3-68)