Every animal, except fowl, fish, and reptile, authorized by this chapter held as a domestic pet in the town, three months of age or older, is hereby required to be immunized against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person. Immunization against rabies shall be given by such intervals to guarantee immunity, and the minimum time period between vaccinations shall be determined by the available vaccine and based upon the recommendations and approval of the state veterinarian. Any owner acquiring an animal authorized by this chapter by purchase, gift, birth, or other method shall have such animal immunized against rabies immediately after acquisition or when the animal reaches the age of three months. In the event no immunization serum is available for a particular animal, then it need not be immunized.
(2008 Code, § 10.1.7)