(A) Every owner of a dog or cat four months of age shall cause such dog or cat to be inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian annually or at such intervals as hereafter may be promulgated by the Department and register said dog or cat with the Village Animal Warden.
(B) Thirty days are permitted for an owner to secure revaccination of a dog or cat after the previous vaccination period has lapsed.
(C) Evidence of such inoculation shall be entered upon a certificate, the form of which shall be approved by the Village Board, and the certificate shall be signed by the licensed veterinarian administering the vaccine.
(D) Any owner of a dog or cat four months of age and older, shall maintain a current rabies vaccination for their dog or cat and provide proof of such current vaccination upon request of the Animal Control Warden or law enforcement officer. Proof of a current rabies vaccination shall also be required for the issuance of any annual dog license, and for redeeming or releasing an impounded dog from the Village Animal Control Facility/kennel.
(Ord. 17-1377, passed 6-7-17)