(A) Any person engaged in the rescue of dogs or cats shall first obtain a rescue license from animal services and shall meet all requirements for a kennel/cattery license.
(1) For a rescuer maintaining five to ten dogs on a parcel, the rescuer shall obtain a Class I kennel/cattery license.
(2) For a rescuer maintaining 11 or more dogs, a Class II kennel license is required.
(3) For a rescuer maintaining ten or more cats, a cattery license.
(B) The fee for a kennel/cattery license as a rescue facility shall be set by the City Council and may be updated from time to time.
(C) A dog or cat rescuer may keep a maximum of four personal (not for adoption or sale) dogs and nine personal (not for adoption or sale) cats and must include these animals as "personal pets" on the dog or cat rescue license application.
(D) Personal dogs (not for adoption or sale) shall be individually licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(F) All rescued dogs and rescued cats older than four months must be spayed/neutered prior to releasing to an adopting party. In any event, the dog or cat must be altered within 30 days of receipt by the rescuer.
(G) Accurate and complete records of all dogs or cats shall be maintained by the dog or cat rescuer on forms which will be made available to animal services for inspection upon request.
(H) A dog or cat rescuer may recoup, from the adopting party, the cost of any inoculations, the cost incurred by having the dog or cat altered prior to adoption, and any costs related to the treatment of illness or injury.
(I) Administration of the dog or cat rescue program shall be the responsibility of the Director who shall have the authority to issue and revoke dog or cat rescue permits.
(Ord. 2018-252, passed 12-5-2018)