(a)
It
shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor, or have custody
or control of a dog or cat within the city unless such dog or cat
is currently vaccinated against rabies by the injection of antirabies
vaccine by or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(b)
Every
owner of a dog or cat immunized against rabies as required herein
shall procure a rabies vaccination certificate from the veterinarian
administering the vaccine. Such certificates shall contain the following
information:
(1)
Owner’s name, address, and telephone number.
(2)
The species, sex, age, size (lbs.), predominant breed, and color
of the vaccinated animal.
(3)
The vaccine used, producer, expiration date, and serial number.
(4)
Date vaccinated.
(5)
Rabies tag number.
(6)
Veterinarian’s signature and license number.
(c)
A
veterinarian or person under the direct supervision of a veterinarian
who vaccinates a dog or cat as required herein shall furnish the owner
thereof with a metal tag approved by the city bearing a number corresponding
to the number placed on the certificate, and with lettering showing
immunization and the year thereof. This tag shall be attached to the
properly fitted collar of the dog or cat for which it is issued, and
shall be worn at all times in a conspicuous place on the collar.
(Ordinance 900605-1, sec. 4.01, adopted 6/5/90; Ordinance adopting Code)
(a)
Any
veterinarian who shall find any animal within the city limits afflicted
with a disease which is transmissible from animal to man shall immediately
report to the city such case together with the name and address of
the owner and the location of the premises where the animal can be
found.
(b)
Persons
having knowledge of any animal exhibiting symptoms of or exposed to
rabies, or that has bitten, scratched or otherwise attacked an individual
or another animal, or that the person suspects to be rabid or could
reasonably foresee as capable of transmitting rabies, shall report
the animal or incident to the animal control officer as soon as possible,
but not later than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the incident.
The report shall include the name and address of any victim and the
owner of the animal, if known, and any other information relating
to the incident or animal.
(Ordinance 900605-1, sec. 4.02,
adopted 6/5/90)
(a)
Every
animal that has rabies or symptoms thereof, or every animal that a
person could reasonably suspect as having rabies, or that bites, scratches,
or otherwise attacks another animal or any person within the city,
shall be impounded at once and held for observation and quarantined
at the approved quarantine facility. The facility must meet the minimum
state quarantine facility standards and will be subject to inspection
by the department of state health services.
(b)
The
owner of any cat or dog that is reported to have rabies or symptoms
thereof, or to have been exposed to rabies, or to have bitten, scratched,
or otherwise attacked any person or other animal within the city,
or that the owner knows or suspects to be rabid or to have attacked
an individual, shall submit such animal to the animal control officer
for a quarantine period of ten (10) days at the owner’s expense.
The ten-day observation period shall begin on the day of the bite
incident. Any such animal must be immediately surrendered to the animal
control officer and taken by him/her to an approved quarantine facility.
The owner may choose to have the animal quarantined for the ten-day
period at an approved animal shelter of his choice.
(e)
The
owner of an animal quarantined under this section shall pay to the
quarantine facility the reasonable costs of the quarantine and disposition
of the animal, including the charges for preparation and shipment
of the animal’s head or brain, if required, to the nearest department
of state health services certified laboratory for rabies testing.
If the owner chooses not to pay for quarantine, the animal shall be
humanely killed and the brain submitted to a department of state health
services certified laboratory for rabies diagnosis, at the owner’s
expense. All quarantine-related payment arrangements shall be at the
discretion of the individual quarantine facility, and the facility
shall be responsible for the collection of monies owed.
(f)
The
following quarantining procedures shall be observed:
(1)
Biting animals and animals suspected of rabies that are placed in
confinement for observation must be separated from all other animals
in such a manner that there is no possibility of physical contact
between animals.
(2)
The quarantined animal must be observed at least daily by a person
responsible for notifying the city if clinical signs of rabies are
noted.
(3)
At the discretion of the city or its designee, the unowned animal
may be humanely killed for rabies diagnosis prior to the end of the
quarantine period.
(4)
The city may require a written agreement by the owner or the custodian
at the time of quarantine and the animal may be disposed of according
to terms of this agreement.
(5)
If the biting animal cannot be maintained in secure quarantine or
if the owner chooses not to pay for quarantine, the animal shall be
humanely killed and the brain submitted to a department of state health
services certified laboratory for rabies diagnosis, at the owner’s
expense.
(Ordinance 2019-25, sec. 13, adopted 12/3/19)
(a)
Animals
quarantined at the animal shelter shall be observed by a licensed
veterinarian at least on the first and last days of the quarantine
period. If the veterinarian determines that the animal has clinical
signs of the disease of rabies, the animal shall be humanely killed
and the head or brain submitted for testing. If the veterinarian determines
that the animal does not exhibit the clinical signs of the disease
of rabies, the city shall provide a form to the veterinarian for his/her
signature certifying that the animal has been found to be free of
the clinical signs of rabies at the end of the quarantine period.
This form shall be returned to the city at the end of the quarantine
period.
(b)
The
owner of the animal may request permission from the city for home
quarantine if the following criteria can be met:
(1)
Secure facilities must be available at the home of the animal’s
owner, and must be approved by the city.
(2)
The animal is currently vaccinated against rabies and possesses a
current city license tag (if the licensing requirement of this chapter
is applicable).
(3)
The animal was not in violation of any laws or ordinance at the time
of the incident.
(4)
The bite or scratch incident was a provoked attack.
(5)
The victim or victim’s parent or legal guardian must approve
the granting of a home quarantine if all other requirements have been
met. The approval must be in writing on a form provided by the city.
(6)
A licensed veterinarian must observe the animal at least on the first
and last days of the quarantine period. For the first observation,
the animal will be transported by the animal control officer to the
local veterinarian chosen by the owner, and then returned to the location
of the home quarantine by the animal control officer after the observation.
If the animal becomes ill during the home quarantine period, the veterinarian
and the city must be notified by the person having possession of the
animal. At the end of the observation period the owner shall transport
the animal by direct route to the veterinarian for the final observation.
Both observations by the veterinarian may be made at the location
of the home quarantine if requested by the owner or required by the
city. The release from quarantine must be accomplished in writing.
(7)
The owner shall be responsible for paying all rabies observation
fees to the veterinarian. All quarantine fees shall be set by contract
between the custodian during impoundment and the city.
(8)
It shall be unlawful to violate the provisions and conditions of
the home quarantine as required by the city. If the owner of the animal
fails to abide by all provisions and conditions required by the city
when the home quarantine was granted and the animal is found in violation
of these conditions, the animal shall be immediately impounded and
quarantined for the remainder of the observation period at an approved
animal shelter at the owner’s expense.
(c)
No
dog or cat shall be released from quarantine unless:
(1)
The owner has an unexpired rabies vaccination certificate and license
for the animal (if the licensing requirement is applicable); or
(2)
The animal is vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian
at the owner’s expense and a license (if required) is obtained
at the owner’s expense from the veterinarian or the city office.
(d)
No
wild animal will be placed in quarantine. All wild animals involved
in biting incidents will be humanely killed in such a manner that
the brain is not mutilated. The brain shall be submitted to a department
of state health services certified laboratory for rabies diagnosis.
(Ordinance 900605-1, sec. 4.04,
adopted 6/5/90)
(a)
Unvaccinated
animals which have been bitten or directly exposed by physical contact
with a rabid animal or its fresh tissues shall be humanely killed
or, if sufficient justification for preserving the animal exists,
the exposed animal shall be immediately vaccinated against rabies,
placed in strict isolation for six months, and given a booster vaccination
one month prior to release from isolation.
(b)
Vaccinated
animals which have been bitten or otherwise significantly exposed
to a rabid animal shall be humanely killed or, if sufficient justification
for preserving the animal exists, the exposed vaccinated animal shall
be given a booster rabies vaccination and placed in strict isolation
for three months.
(c)
These
provisions apply only to domestic animals for which an approved rabies
vaccine is available.
(d)
These
provisions will be in accordance with current state law.
(Ordinance 900605-1, sec. 4.05,
adopted 6/5/90)
