(a) 
Required.
The owner of each dog or cat kept within the city shall have every such dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by the time the dog or cat is four (4) months of age and once each year thereafter. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep a dog or cat within the city limits unless the same has been vaccinated against rabies.
(b) 
Adopted dogs and cats.
(1) 
In the event an adopted dog or cat age four (4) months or older is not vaccinated, a fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council shall be paid for the issuance of a rabies vaccination certificate, which the adopting person is to present to any veterinarian within one (1) week for vaccination against rabies of the adopted dog or cat. The veterinarian may present the certificate with a statement verifying the vaccination to the city for receipt of the prepaid fee or the veterinarian’s fee for administering the vaccination, whichever is less.
(2) 
A person commits an offense if after adopting a dog or cat four (4) months of age or older he knowingly fails to obtain a rabies vaccination for such animal within one (1) week of the adoption date.
(3) 
It shall be presumed that the person failed to have the animal vaccinated if within ten (10) days of the adoption date he has not presented the city with proof of the vaccination. Such proof shall be in the form of a certificate from the veterinarian administering the vaccination.
(4) 
The city shall be authorized to re-impound any dog or cat adopted under this section if the vaccination is not obtained within the required time. In such case there shall be no refund of the adoption fee, and ownership of the animal shall revert to the city.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(a), adopted 6/5/06)
Upon vaccinating any dog or cat, the veterinarian performing such vaccination shall deliver to the animal’s owner a numbered metal tag and a certificate of vaccination. A record shall be made by the veterinarian and kept in accordance with state law.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(b), adopted 6/5/06)
It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow a dog or cat over the age of four (4) months to be at large without wearing a current metal vaccination tag issued by a veterinarian. It shall be prima facie evidence of vaccination against rabies that a dog or cat is wearing attached to its collar a current metal vaccination tag.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(c), adopted 6/5/06)
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause a dog or cat to wear attached to its collar, or otherwise, a vaccination tag issued for any other dog or cat.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(d), adopted 6/5/06)
(a) 
A person having knowledge of an animal bite or scratch to an individual that the person could reasonably foresee as capable of transmitting rabies, or knowledge of an animal that is reasonably suspected to be rabid, shall report such knowledge immediately to the city.
(b) 
The owner of an animal that is reported to be rabid or to have exposed an individual to a risk of contracting rabies shall submit the animal to the city or a licensed veterinarian to be quarantined until such time as it can be definitely determined whether such animal is infected with rabies, but in no case less than ten (10) days.
(c) 
It is an offense under this chapter for a person to refuse to submit for quarantine any animal reasonably suspected of being rabid. It is also an offense to knowingly sell, release or otherwise dispose of an animal before the expiration of the quarantine period if the animal is reasonably suspected of being rabid.
(d) 
An animal that is lacking proof of current vaccination for rabies at the time it bites a person is presumed to be under suspicion of rabies.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(e), adopted 6/5/06)
(a) 
Generally.
Animals suspected of being rabid shall be quarantined with a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner. If it is determined by a veterinarian that a quarantined animal shows the clinical signs of the disease of rabies, the veterinarian shall humanely destroy the animal. If the animal dies or is destroyed while in quarantine, the veterinarian shall remove the head or brain of the animal and submit it to the department of state health services for testing.
(b) 
Home quarantine.
(1) 
The owner of an animal allowed to home-quarantine an animal shall comply with written procedures regarding the quarantine as provided to the owner by the animal control officer.
(2) 
Upon the request of the owner of a dog or cat which has bitten or scratched a human, and at the sole discretion of the city, the city may permit home quarantine for the animal if the following criteria can be met:
(A) 
The animal was currently vaccinated against rabies at the time of the bite or scratch;
(B) 
The animal was not at large at the time of the bite or scratch;
(C) 
The animal’s owner has secured facilities at his home for the animal which have been approved by the city;
(D) 
An animal control officer or a licensed veterinarian must observe the animal on at least the first and tenth days of the quarantine period. All quarantined animals shall be separated from all other animals in such a manner that there is no possibility of physical contact between animals;
(E) 
If the animal becomes ill during the observation period, the person with possession of the animal must notify the city;
(F) 
The owner must sign an agreement to abide by the quarantine rules; and
(G) 
At the end of the quarantine period, the animal shall be observed by a licensed veterinarian and the veterinarian will generate a letter authorizing the release of the animal from quarantine.
(3) 
The owner of an animal under home quarantine commits an offense if he fails to comply with any requirement contained in the home quarantine agreement.
(c) 
Release from quarantine; payment of costs.
(1) 
If a veterinarian determines that a quarantined animal does not show the clinical signs of rabies, the animal shall be released to its owner following the quarantine period if:
(A) 
The owner has an unexpired rabies vaccination certificate for the animal;
(B) 
The animal is vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at the owner’s expense; or
(C) 
The animal is not the subject of a dangerous animal complaint.
(2) 
The owner of an animal that is quarantined under suspicion of rabies shall pay to the city the reasonable costs of the quarantine and disposition of the animal, or the city may bring suit to collect such costs.
(3) 
Animals that are not claimed on or before the third day following the quarantine period may be released to an animal shelter after vaccination for rabies, or they may be humanely destroyed.
(Ordinance 2006-06-05-013, sec. 2-9(f)–(h), adopted 6/5/06)