(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 health authority at such intervals as required to protect said animal from rabies.
(B) Any owner acquiring a dog, cat or other animal by purchase, gift, birth or otherwise shall have such animal vaccinated against rabies within one month following acquisition or when the animal reaches the age of six months unless said animal is current on its immunization.
(C) Each owner or keeper of a dog or cat of the age of six months or older shall, within 30 days of the acquisition of such animal or within 30 days of the time such animal becomes six months old, cause such animal to be licensed with the city. This shall be a one-time license and shall be effective for the lifetime of the dog or cat or so long as the dog or cat is owned by a resident of the city. All applications for license certificates must be accompanied by a rabies immunization certificate and a fee, in an amount as set by the city from time to time, for a neutered or spayed animal and a fee, in an amount as set by the city from time to time, for an unnuetered or unspayed animal.
(D) The license tag shall be affixed to the animal in a secure manner at all times. The owner shall contact the city to report change of ownership, loss or death of a licensed animal. If a tag or certificate is lost, it may be replaced for a fee, in an amount as set by the city from time to time. Failure to register the animal with the city will result in a fine, in an amount as set by the city from time to time, in addition to the licensing fee, boarding fee and impoundment fee, if applicable.
(Prior Code, § 5.0202) (Ord. 12-16-2002, passed 12-16-2002; Ord. 215, passed 11-24-2003; Ord. 228, passed 8-20-2007) Penalty, see § 10.99