A. Application Of Provisions To Cats: Cats shall be included as within the controls established within this section insofar as running at large, pick up, impounding, boarding, and proof of antirabies vaccine is concerned. All other provisions of this chapter shall also apply to cats unless otherwise indicated.
B. Running At Large Prohibited; Restraint Requirements:
1. It shall be unlawful for the dog or cat of any person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog or cat, or the parents or guardians of any such person under eighteen (18) years of age, to run at large.
2. Dogs or cats physically restrained on a leash or using an electronic remote collar and accompanied by and under the control and direction of a responsible person shall be permitted in streets or on public land unless the City has posted an area with signs reading "Dogs or Cats Prohibited".
C. Rabies Vaccination Requirements:
1. All dogs and cats kept, harbored, maintained, or transported within the City shall have current vaccinations given by a licensed veterinarian for rabies (with a live modified vaccine).
2. A certificate of vaccination must be kept on which is stated the date of vaccination, owner's name and address, the animal's name (if applicable), sex, description and weight, the type of vaccine, and the veterinarian's signature. Upon demand made by the City Clerk or Sheriff's deputy, the owner shall present for examination the required certificates of vaccination for the animals. In cases where certificates are not presented, the owner or keeper of the animals shall have seven (7) days in which to present the certificates to the City Clerk or other designee or Sheriff's deputy. Failure to do so shall be deemed to be a violation of this subsection C. (Prior Code § 5-1-3)