(a) Every dog, cat or other animal susceptible to rabies, held as a domestic pet in the city, six months of age or older, is hereby required to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person designated by the board of health. Any rabies vaccination that is not administered by a licensed veterinarian or other qualified person designated by the board of health shall not be recognized as the required vaccination. Vaccination against rabies shall be given at those intervals as designated by the board of health by resolution.
(b) Any owner acquiring a dog, cat or other animal by purchase, gift, birth or otherwise shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies within one month following acquisition or when the animal reaches the age of six months.
(1992 Code, § 7-21) (Ord. 21-75, passed 4-7-1975; Ord. 59-07, passed 4-16-2007)