The village board of trustees has made the following findings:
A. Animals that are not controlled by responsible owners become a hazard to public health and safety.
B. Rabies is epidemic in wildlife and Lake and McHenry Counties, and rabies vaccination of dog and cat pets is an important barrier to preventing an epidemic of the disease in pets and thereby preventing a potential disease problem in the village.
C. Registration provides an important means of identifying owners of biting animals and thereby establishes responsibilities for fourteen (14) day quarantines.
D. Overcrowding of animals on any premises in the village creates nuisance and sanitation problems as well as safety hazards to residents.
E. Regulating the control of animals in the village is essential for the protecting of public health and safety. (Ord. 98-48, 8-3-1998)