(A) Rabies vaccination. All susceptible animals five months of age and older must be vaccinated against rabies. All rabies vaccinations must be renewed every two years. A valid rabies certificate shall be issued listing the owner's name, address, telephone number, date of vaccination, type of rabies vaccine administered, rabies vaccination tag number, manufacturer's serial number of vaccines, tag number and description of dog or cat including its age, breed, sex, and name. The certificate must be signed by a licensed veterinarian. This certificate must be presented to the Town Office at the time of animal registration.
(B) Rabies procedure. It shall be unlawful for the owner or harborer of any animal to refuse or fail to promptly surrender any animal suspected of being infected with rabies. Any animal suspected of being infected with rabies may be seized by the Animal Control Officer/Law Enforcement Officer and impounded with a licensed veterinarian or licensed animal shelter for such observation, examination and testing as necessary for positive diagnosis. Upon declaration by a licensed veterinarian, animal shelter or humane society that the animal is infected with rabies, the Animal Control Officer/Law Enforcement Officer shall cause the immediate destruction of the animal. Disposition of the animal's body shall be controlled by the veterinarian, animal shelter, or humane society. Owner or harborer of said animal is responsible for all fees incurred by this procedure.
(Ord. 9-1R, passed 2-17-2015; Ord. passed 12-15-2020)