§ 6.04.150. Rabies.

A.

If a dog is believed to have rabies or has been bitten by an animal suspected of having rabies, such dog shall be confined by a leash, chain or locked up on the owner's premises and shall be placed under the observation of a veterinarian at the expense of the owner for a period of fourteen (14) days. The owner shall immediately notify the animal control department of the fact that the dog may have been possibly exposed to rabies. It is within the discretion of the animal control department and within their authority to have such dog removed from the owner's premises and taken to a veterinary hospital. The dog shall be taken to the hospital and placed under observation for a period of fourteen (14) days at the expense of the owner. Should the animal control department decide to take possession of the animal, the dog shall be taken to the hospital and placed under observation for a period of fourteen (14) days at the expense of the owner.

B.

It is unlawful for any person knowing or suspecting a dog to have rabies to allow such dog to be taken off their premises or beyond the limits of the city without the written permission of the animal control department.

C.

Whenever a dog is ascertained to be rabid, notification of same shall be made to the animal control department, who shall cause such dog to be removed to the city pound or put to death.

(Ord. dated 4-11-05 § 8)