A. No person shall keep, own, or have in their possession within the city, any dog or cat without first having obtained a license for the same as provided in this chapter.
B. Licenses for dogs or cats shall be issued by the city clerk or other appointee upon completion of the following requirements:
1. Provide information, such as the age, breed, sex, color and other descriptive markings, of the dog or cat to be licensed, and the name, address and phone number of the owner;
2. Document rabies vaccination through a certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian showing that the dog or cat is currently vaccinated against rabies.
3. Payment of a licensing fee as provided in Section 7.04.030.
C. Dogs and cats older than six months of age shall be licensed on or before February 15th of each year. After this date, the owner shall license the animal within 30 days after becoming six months old, or within 30 days in the case of an animal older than six months newly brought into the city.
(Ord. 526 §6(part), 2017).