(A) (1) Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, every person who either adopts or redeems a dog at the County Animal Shelter will be given a “proof of rabies vaccination” card at the time of the redemption or adoption.
(2) This card will be marked with a date stating the maximum time limit allowed to take the dog to the veterinarian of the person’s choice for rabies vaccination. The time limit for dogs four months and older will be 72 hours, with Sundays and holidays excluded.
(3) For puppies under 12 weeks, the time limit will vary according to age. Any dog referred to in this section and its vaccination card shall be taken by the person adopting or redeeming the animal to a veterinarian within the time limit to be vaccinated.
(B) Payment for rabies vaccination provided for in this section will be the responsibility of the person redeeming or adopting the animal.
(Prior Code, § 1.44)