(A) Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, every animal will be vaccinated for rabies if it is at least four months of age or older. Every person who either adopts or redeems a dog or cat at the animal shelter will be given a proof of rabies vaccination notice at the time of the redemption or adoption. For animals less than four months of age, a notice will be stamped with a date stating the maximum time limit allowed to take the dog or cat to a veterinarian for rabies vaccination.
(B) The proof of rabies vaccination notice will be completed by the veterinarian and returned to the shelter issuing the notice.
(C) Payment for rabies vaccination provided for in this section will be the responsibility of the person redeeming or adopting the animal.
(Ord. passed 10-6-2008)