The owner of a dog or cat that is four months of age or older
must register each such dog or cat with the city. A registration may
be obtained in person or by mail upon providing:
(1) A
certificate of vaccination for the cat or dog showing that the cat
or dog has received a rabies vaccination within the last 36 months
and including the following information:
(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the vaccinated
dog or cat;
(C) The year and number of the rabies tag;
(D) The breed, age, color, and sex of the vaccinated dog or cat; and
(E) Whether the dog or cat is neutered, spayed, or intact; and
(2) The payment of the registration fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix
A of this code.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(a); Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
The city will issue a metal tag for the dog or cat upon the
registration. The owner of the dog or cat shall attach the current
registration tag to a collar or harness that is worn at all times
by the dog or cat. All registration tags shall be valid for a period
of one (1) year from the date of issuance.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(b))
The owner of a dog or cat may obtain a duplicate registration
tag upon payment of a duplicate tag fee and presentation of the receipt
showing payment of the current year’s registration fee.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(c))
The owner of a dog or cat shall annually renew the registration
with the city. The same proof of current rabies vaccination and payment
of the registration fee that is required for the initial registration
is required for a renewal.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(d))
A person moving into the city from an area outside of the city
has 30 days to comply with this article.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(e))
The owner of a guard or attack dog shall:
(1) Indicate
on the registration application that the dog is a guard or attack
dog and the location and hours of presence of the dog;
(2) Register
the guard or attack dog with the police department; and
(3) Conspicuously
post warning signs stating “Guard Dog on Premises” in
letters not less than 2 inches high at the location or premises where
the guard or attack dog is confined.
(Ordinance 1089 adopted 7/11/17; 2004 Code, art. 2.300(f))