In the case of dogs or cats known to have been bitten by a rabid animal, the following rules shall apply. Any skunk, civet cat, raccoon or fox that bites a dog or cat shall be deemed to be a rabid animal for the purposes of this section.
(A) If the bitten (exposed) dog or cat is not vaccinated, the following shall apply:
(1) In the case of a dog or cat which has not been vaccinated in accordance with § 90.21 and which has been bitten by a known rabid animal, the bitten (exposed) dog or cat should be immediately destroyed.
(2) If the owner is unwilling to destroy the bitten (exposed) dog or cat, the animal shall be placed in strict isolation in a kennel under supervision for a minimum of six (6) months. Before release of the dog or cat to its owner, it shall be vaccinated for rabies one (1) month prior to its release.
(B) If the bitten (exposed) dog or cat is vaccinated, the following shall apply:
(1) In the case of a bitten (exposed) dog or cat vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of § 90.21, the dog or cat shall be handled as follows:
(a) Immediately revaccinated and confined for a period of thirty (30) days following vaccination; or
(b) If the dog or cat is not immediately revaccinated, it shall be confined in strict isolation in a kennel for six (6) months under supervision. Before release of the dog or cat to its owner, it shall be vaccinated for rabies one (1) month prior to its release.
(2) It shall be destroyed if the owner does not comply with divisions (B)(1)(a) or (b) above, the exposed animal shall be destroyed.
(3) All impound costs and/or destruction costs in this section shall be borne by the owner of the dog or cat.
(1969 Code, § 80.150) (Ord. 183, passed 12-7-1982)