§ 6.04.02. Licensing and vaccination.

A.

Generally.

1.

No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog or cat within the city unless such dog or cat is licensed and vaccinated as herein provided.

2.

The licensing authority shall maintain a record of all certificates and licenses issued, and make such records available to the animal control authority.

B.

Rabies vaccination.

1.

All dogs and cats over six months of age within the city shall be vaccinated against rabies once each year by a licensed veterinarian or agent of the health department or state veterinarian, who will issue to the owner a durable metal tag and a certificate of vaccination approved by the animal control authority. Tags must be attached to the collar or harness of the dog or cat and worn at all times. Tags or certifications are not transferable from one dog or cat to another dog or cat.

2.

The health officer and the animal control authority may adopt such other rabies control regulations as they deem necessary for the protection of the public health and safety.

C.

Dog and cat licenses.

1.

All dogs and cats over six months of age shall be licensed as provided herein. Application for a dog or cat license shall be made to the licensing authority and shall state the name, address and telephone number of the owner(s); the name, breed, color, age and sex of the dog or cat; and a certificate of rabies vaccination. Applicants shall pay license fees per year of five dollars ($5.00) for any neutered or spayed dog or cat and seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) for any un-neutered or un-spayed dog or cat.

2.

Application for a license must be made within thirty (30) days after obtaining a dog or cat over six months of age, or within thirty (30) days of establishing residence in the city. This requirement will not apply to a nonresident keeping a dog or cat within the city for no longer than sixty (60) days.

3.

All owners of service animals, such as dog guides serving the blind or deaf, or dogs being used to aid sensory impaired citizens, or other citizens who, upon medical advice, require the use of an assistance dog, or government owned dogs used for law enforcement, shall not be required to pay an annual city license fee; but shall be required to obtain a license tag and identification tag.

4.

The licensing period shall be for one-year and shall be concurrent with the rabies vaccination.

5.

The licensing authority shall include licensed veterinarians who are hereby empowered to collect the license fee and issue a dog or cat license and a durable metal tag at the time a dog or cat is vaccinated for rabies. Dog or cat license receipts shall be collected from such veterinarians by the city on at least a monthly basis.

6.

Tags must be attached to the collar or harness of the dog or cat and be worn at ail times. Tags are not transferable from one dog or cat to another. Upon the death of the dog or cat, the owner shall advise the city animal control and adoption center which shall void the registration of the animal.

( Ord. No. 99-8, § 2 )