(A) This section does not pertain to any dangerous animal/attack dog.
(B) Any person owning, keeping, harboring, or having custody of any dog or cat over the age of 3 months must obtain a pet registration for the animal. No pet registration shall be required of any municipal animal control facility or governmental agency, or for a service dog. Animals belonging to those agencies or persons will be issued complimentary registration tags.
(C) A written application for the registration shall be made to the town animal control agency or Clerk-Treasurer’s office. The applicant shall include his or her name and address, a description of the animal, payment of the appropriate fee, and a valid rabies certificate. This application must be made within 30 days after either obtaining a dog or cat over 3 months of age, or after a younger animal attains the age of 3 months. This requirement, however, shall not apply to a nonresident keeping a dog or cat within the town for not longer than 30 days.
(D) A durable tag stamped with a registration number and year of issuance will be provided to pet registration holders for each registration granted. Dogs and cats must wear their tags at all times, except when involved in any organized show, obedience demonstration, training situation, when under the care of a licensed veterinarian, or when properly kenneled.
(E) No registration shall be issued for a dog or cat unless the animal owner provides proof of current and effective rabies vaccination.
(Ord. 1154, passed 9-12-2006) Penalty, see § 94.99