Sec. 6-13. Anti-rabies vaccination required.
Every person owning or having charge, care or control over any dog shall, immediately after his dog attains the age of four months and at intervals of not more than 24 months thereafter, secure the vaccination of such dog by a licensed veterinarian with a canine anti-rabies vaccine of a type approved by the State Department of Public Health.
Any dog may be exempted from the anti-rabies vaccination if its owner presents to the Animal Control Officer a statement in writing from a licensed veterinarian indicating the dog is not in a physical condition to be vaccinated or that the administration of the vaccination would be detrimental to the dog’s health. The following conditions shall apply to the exemption:
a.The dog owner signs a notice of understanding stipulating the dog will be restricted to the premises or kept under physical restraint of the owner at all times during the duration of the exemption; and
b.The owner agrees to pay the licensing fee to obtain the exemption; and
c.The owner agrees to obtain the vaccination within 10 days of the termination of said infirmity or disability; and
d.The owner agrees to annually renew the exemption and provide an updated written statement from a licensed veterinarian should the affliction continue; and
e.The owner agrees to allow the City to require a second opinion from another licensed veterinarian should the City desire to do so. (Ord. 3447 C.S. § 1, 2010)