A. Rabies vaccination is required for dogs. The owner or custodian of a dog shall have said animal vaccinated within thirty (30) days after it reaches the age of six (6) months. Unvaccinated dogs over six (6) months of age acquired by the owner or brought into Santa Clara must be vaccinated within thirty (30) days. All adult dogs shall be revaccinated thereafter every thirty six (36) months. This provision shall not apply to veterinarian or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises animals owned by others.
B. Each veterinarian, when vaccinating any animal for rabies, shall complete a certificate of rabies vaccination (in duplicate) which includes the following information:
1. Owner's name and address;
2. A description of animal (breed, sex, markings, age, name);
3. The date of vaccination;
4. The rabies vaccination tag number;
5. The type of rabies vaccine administered; and
6. The manufacturer's serial number of vaccine.
C. A copy of the certificate shall be distributed to the owner and original retained by the issuing veterinarian. Any unvaccinated animal shall be impounded but may be reclaimed prior to disposition by payment of impound fees and by obtaining a rabies vaccination within seventy two (72) hours of release. Any adoptable animal not reclaimed within the minimum impound period shall be subject to "disposition" as defined and set forth herein. (Ord. 2015-16)