(A) Rabies vaccination is required for dogs and cats. Every owner of any dog or cat over the age of four months within the limits of the county, exclusive of the incorporated areas, shall have the dog or cat vaccinated against rabies by a duly licensed veterinarian, shall secure from the veterinarian a certificate thereof, and shall attach to the collar or harness, which such person is required to place upon the animal, a tag showing that such vaccination has been done; provided, that the County Board of Commissioners may, by resolution, provide that the owners of any dog or cat may themselves purchase serum and vaccinate their own dogs or cats. The resolution shall also prescribe the conditions with which the owner must comply to obtain the tag hereinafter required.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog or cat to suffer, allow or permit such animal to be or go upon any sidewalk, street, alley or public place within the limits of the county, exclusive of the incorporated areas, without first having had such animal vaccinated against rabies. Every dog shall be vaccinated every two years against rabies and every cat shall be vaccinated every 12 months with a modified rabies virus vaccine. It shall also be unlawful for any such animal to be without a license tag thereon showing that such animal has been vaccinated.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed 5-12-2008) Penalty, see § 91.999