§ 3-186. Vaccination of ferrets, dogs, and cats.

(a)

No person shall own or harbor a ferret, dog, or cat over the age of four (4) months in the County without a valid rabies vaccination.

(b)

Persons bringing ferrets, dogs, and/or cats into the County shall have readily available, as proof of vaccination, a valid rabies certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian or issued by an approved governmental agency. Animals which do not qualify shall either be immediately removed from the County or be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian.

(c)

A licensed veterinarian in the County who administers a rabies vaccine to a dog, cat, or ferret shall complete a rabies vaccination certificate. The original rabies vaccination certificate shall be given to the owner of each dog, cat, or ferret that receives a rabies vaccine. One (1) copy of the rabies vaccination certificate shall be retained by the licensed veterinarian. Copies of rabies vaccination certificates shall also be forwarded by veterinarians to the Animal Management Division. Veterinarians shall provide these copies to the Animal Management Division on a monthly basis.

(CB-36-1985; CB-109-1997; CB-85-2004)