(A) Running at large prohibited. It is unlawful for any person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog or cat, or the parents or the guardians of any such person under 18 years of age, to allow the dog, ferret or cat to run at large. Dogs or cats shall be on a leash and accompanied by a responsible person or accompanied by and under the control and direction of a responsible person so as to be effectively restrained by command or by leash, but are permitted in streets or on public land unless the city has posted an area with signs reading “Dogs or Cats Prohibited”.
(B) Cats. All provisions of this chapter apply to cats unless otherwise provided.
(C) Vaccinations.
(1) Dogs, ferrets and cats kept harbored, maintained, or transported within the city must have current vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian for:
(a) Rabies with a live modified vaccine; and
(b) Distemper.
(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 animal control officer or a police officer, the owner must present for examination the required certificate of vaccination for the animal. If certificates are not presented, the owner or keeper of the animal will have seven days in which to present the certificate to the animal control officer or police officer. Failure to do so is a violation of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 911.03) (Ord. 00-04, passed 12-1-2000; Ord. 2008-16, passed 11-19-2008; Ord. 2010-05, passed 9-15-2010; Ord. 20180117-02, passed 1-17-2018) Penalty, see § 90.99