(A) Every animal required to be licensed by this Chapter shall be vaccinated against rabies within thirty (30) days after they have reached three (3) months of age, one (1) year after initial vaccination, and thereafter triennially, according to vaccine manufacturers’ guidelines. Unvaccinated animals acquired or moved into the state must be vaccinated within thirty (30) days after purchase or arrival, unless under three months of age as specified above.
(B) An animal is currently vaccinated if the initial rabies vaccine was administered at least twenty-eight (28) days previously or booster vaccinations have been administered in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines. Regardless of the age of the animal at initial vaccination, a booster vaccination shall be administered one (1) year later. If a previously vaccinated animal is overdue for a booster, it shall be revaccinated.
(C) An owner or keeper of any animal required to be licensed by this Chapter to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian is exempt from the requirements of this section if a medical reason exists that precludes the vaccination of the animal. To qualify for this exemption, the owner or keeper must have a written statement signed by a licensed veterinarian that includes a description of the animal and the medical reason that precludes vaccination. (Ord. No. 642, 6/1/04) (Amended by Ord. Nos. 667, 11/2/04; 828, 10/16/12)