(A) If a dog is known to have been bitten by a rabid animal, and a valid certificate of vaccination of the dog against rabies is not exhibited, the dog shall be destroyed unless the owner agrees in writing with the city to confine the dog in strict isolation in a kennel under veterinary supervision for a period of not less than six months. If a valid certificate of vaccination of the dog against rabies is exhibited, the dog nevertheless shall be destroyed:
(1) Unless the dog is immediately revaccinated, a valid certificate of revaccination is exhibited, and the owner agrees in writing with the city immediately to confine the dog for a period of not less than 30 days following the revaccination; or
(2) If the dog is not immediately revaccinated and a valid certificate of revaccination immediately exhibited, unless the owner agrees in writing with the city immediately to confine the dog in strict isolation in a kennel under veterinary supervision for a period of not less than six months.
(B) If the owner fails to comply with an agreement entered into as provided in this section, the dog shall be destroyed.
(Ord. 1116, passed 2-25-1957; Ord. 1935, passed - -1972)