(A) Every case of a human bitten by a domestic or wild animal shall be reported promptly to Marion Animal Care and Control or the local law enforcement agency. It is the duty of the person bitten or the parent/guardian to make the report in conformance with 410 I.A.C. 1-2.3-52. Law enforcement K9s are exempted from this section.
(B) Any animal which bites a person, or which has possibly been exposed to rabies, shall be quarantined for not less than ten days in an animal shelter, in a kennel, or with a veterinarian.
(C) During quarantine, if the animal is confined by Marion Animal Care and Control, a charge equal to the actual cost of housing the animal, not to exceed $50 per day, shall be paid to Marion Animal Care and Control Service.
(D) During the quarantine period, the owner must provide a current rabies vaccination certificate for his or her feline or canine that is being quarantined. If proof of vaccination cannot be supplied, the animal will be vaccinated by a veterinarian at the owner’s expense upon release.
(E) Upon receiving information about any animal which has bitten a person or which has possibly been exposed to rabies, the law enforcement agency shall notify Marion Animal Care and Control. If a veterinarian determines that an animal in quarantine is a possible rabies carrier, the County Health Office shall be notified. Any necessary action shall be to confirm the diagnosis and disposal of the animal.
(Ord. 11-2021, passed 10-12-2021)