The owner of an animal subject to quarantine pursuant to this chapter is required to quarantine the animal for a period of not less than ten days confinement from the date of the bite, at the owner's expense. The quarantine may be accomplished by:
(A) Quarantine in the animal shelter, supervised by the local ACA;
(B) Quarantine at a veterinary clinic, supervised by a licensed veterinarian; or
(C) The owner of the animal may request permission from the ACA for home quarantine, which may be granted if the following requirements are met:
(1) A secure enclosure approved by the ACA will be used to prevent escape.
(2) The animal has been vaccinated against rabies and the time elapsed since the most recent vaccination has not exceeded the manufacturer recommendations for the vaccine. If an unvaccinated animal is not over 16 weeks of age at the time of the potential exposure, it may be allowed home confinement.
(3) During the confinement period, the animal's owner must monitor the animal's behavior and health status and immediately notify the local rabies control authority if any change is noted.
(4) The animal was not a stray as defined in the Tex. Health and Safety Code, § 826.002, at the time of the potential exposure.
(Ord. 408, passed 2-14-2019)