(A) (1) Every dog or cat three months of age and older shall be vaccinated against rabies pursuant to state law. Puppies and kittens shall be vaccinated within 30 days after having reached three months of age. Unvaccinated dogs and cats acquired or moved into the zoning jurisdiction of the city must be vaccinated within 30 days after purchase or arrival, unless under three months of age as specified above.
(2) The provisions of this article with respect to vaccination shall not apply to any dogs or cats owned by a person temporarily residing within the city for less than 30 days, any dog or cat brought into this city for show purposes, or any dog brought into the city for hunting purposes for a period of less than 30 days; such dogs and cats shall be kept under the strict supervision of the owner.
(B) The owner or person in possession of any dog or cat or any other member of the feline or canine families shall, when requested to do so by an Animal Control Officer of the city, furnish proof that the animal has received anti-rabies vaccine which is currently effective. The proof to be furnished shall be a certificate from a licensed veterinarian identifying the animal and stating the date on which it was vaccinated, the kind of vaccine used and the period of its effectiveness.
(Ord. 828, passed 8-11-2003)