The owner, must as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 14 days after the designation or confirmation of the dangerous dog designation, have the dog microchipped with an approved device, as defined by this article. If the dog has been seized or impounded, the owner must arrange for the dog to be microchipped before or at the time of release from custody of animal control officer. The name of the microchip manufacturer and identification number of the microchip must be provided to the animal control authority. If the microchip is not implanted by the owner, it may be implanted by the Panhandle Humane Society or a qualified veterinarian under the direction of the Panhandle Humane Society or the animal control officer. In any case, all costs related to implantation of the microchip must be borne by the dog’s owner and must be paid before the dog shall be released from impound.
(Ord. 3972, passed - -2008)