The owner or harborer of a dangerous dog shall, within seven days of possession, comply with divisions (A) and (B) of this section; and with all other subsections as indicated herein.
(A) Have the dangerous dog tattooed on an inside thigh and have an identifying micro chip inserted between the top of the dog's shoulder blades at the withers, by an individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state. The tattoo shall be a number provided by the Police Department or the Animal Control Officer.
(B) Provide the Police Department and the Animal Control Officer with:
(1) Documentation from the veterinarian describing the tattoo and micro chip number;
(2) Current color photographs of the dog showing the front face, side head, and whole body of the dog, and any other identifying characteristic such as color marking or scars; and
(3) The name, address, and phone number of the owner or harborer.
(C) If the owner or harborer has registered a dangerous dog he/she shall notify within 24 hours, the Police Department of a change of his address and/or phone number;
(D) If the owner or harborer of a dangerous dog has sold, given away, or if control of said dog has in any other manner been transferred for more than 48 consecutive hours, he shall notify the Police Department within 24 hours of the name and address of the individual harboring the dog.
(E) Within 72 hours of taking possession of a dog registered under this chapter, register the dog with the Police Department, if the dog is harbored in the city.
(F) The owner or harborer of a dangerous dog shall immediately notify the Police Department when the dog is loose or has attacked a person.
(Ord. 2002-0006, passed 8-12-02) Penalty, see § 90.99