A. It is the duty of the owner, keeper, or harborer of every dog or cat in the town, once each calendar year before April 1 thereof and, in the case of a pup or kitten, before it is six (6) months old, to cause such dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, secure a certificate of vaccination from the veterinarian, and attach to the collar of the dog or cat a metal tag indicating the vaccination.
B. Each veterinarian shall keep a record of dogs vaccinated and make the record available to the animal control officer. (1985 Code; amended 1988)