615.03 LICENSING.

   (a)   Licensing of animals and kennels shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 610.02 and 610.03 of the City of Southgate Codified Ordinances. On a weekly basis the City Clerk will transmit data to the DCACA animal control officer listing all animals or kennels licensed that week.

   (b)   Cat and Dog Collars are Required. The owner of each dog or cat shall provide each dog or cat with a substantial collar and shall attach a dog or cat license tag issued by the City to the collar. Such collar shall be kept on the dog or cat at all times.

   (c)   Rabies Vaccination Required. All dogs and cats in the City and other pets which are subject to rabies shall be vaccinated against rabies according to State law by an accredited veterinarian. A metal tag evidencing such vaccination shall be attached to the harness or collar of every dog in the City, and shall be attached to every cat in the City by a reasonable method.

(Ord. 955. Passed 9-5-12; Ord. 14-967. Passed 7-2-14.)