(A) Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, any dog or cat adopted or redeemed from the Ashe County Animal Shelter that does not have proof of a current rabies vaccination shall be vaccinated by Ashe County Animal Control’s Certified Rabies Vaccinators or a rabies voucher must be purchased by the adopter or owner, and said animal should be vaccinated within a 72 hour period.
(B) The “rabies voucher” if issued will be completed by the veterinarian and returned to the Animal Control Office by the animal owner or keeper.
(C) Person(s) adopting a dog or cat will be required to purchase a privilege tax tag.
(D) Payment for all veterinary services will be the responsibility of the owner or keeper.
(Ord. passed 9-20-95)
(E) It is required each animal be spayed or neutered, at owner’s expense, to aid in the stray animal population.
(Ord. passed 9-20-95; Amend. Ord. passed 6-15-98; Amend. Ord. passed 10-17-22)