Any person owning or harboring a dog or cat of either sex over six months of age shall procure a license therefor from the City Clerk between January 1 and March 31 of each year, or within thirty days of the date any dog or cat is acquired or brought into the City. License renewals after March 31 may be assessed a late fee.
(Ord. 2013 - Sep. 20 Supp.)
The annual license fee, penalty, late fee, or any other additional charges or fees for each dog or cat subject to licensing under the provisions of this chapter shall be determined in accordance with an established fee schedule, which fee schedule may be modified from time to time with approval of the council.
(Ord. 2013 - Sep. 20 Supp.)
1. Dogs. Every owner of a dog shall obtain a rabies vaccination for such animal. It is unlawful for any person to own or have a dog in said person’s possession, six months of age or over, which has not been vaccinated against rabies.
2. Cats. It is unlawful for any owner to keep a cat in said person’s possession, six months of age of over, which has not been vaccinated against rabies and distemper.
3. Certificate Required. The Clerk shall not issue a dog or cat license unless a certificate is filed showing that the dog or cat to be licensed is vaccinated, including vaccination date and expiration date.
(Ord. 1684 - Jan. 11 Supp.)
4. Owner Liability. All vaccinations required under the provisions of this chapter shall be conducted by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner of said animal.
Whenever a license fee on any dog or cat is paid by any person to the Clerk, the Clerk shall issue and deliver to such person a license which shall also be a receipt for the license paid and which shall contain the name of the owner or person by whom such dog or cat is kept or harbored, said person’s place of residence, and the name and description of the animal.
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