6.12.058 Microchipping of dogs and cats - Sale, trade or adoption.
   (A)   An owner or custodian who offers any microchipped dog over the age of eight (8) weeks for sale, trade, or adoption, whether or not for compensation, is encouraged to provide its microchip number and valid dog license number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The license and microchip numbers should also appear on a document transferring the dog to the new owner. Within ten (10) business days after the transfer, the owner or custodian is also encouraged to advise the Animal Control Bureau of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with § 6.12.056 above.
   (B)   An owner or custodian who offers any microchipped cat over the age of eight (8) weeks for sale, trade, or adoption, whether or not for compensation, is encouraged to provide its microchip identification number with the offer of sale, trade or adoption. The microchip number should also appear on a document transferring the cat to the new owner. Within ten (10) business days after the transfer, the owner or custodian is also encouraged to advise the Animal Control Bureau of the name and address of the new owner or custodian in accordance with § 6.12.056 above.
(Ord. 3246 § 10, 2016)