Sec. 4-21.  Dog or cat bitten by a rabid animal; disposition.

 

In the case of a dog or cat known to have been bitten by a rabid animal, the following rules shall apply:

 

(1)       If bitten or exposed dog or cat has not been vaccinated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, such bitten or exposed dog or cat shall be immediately destroyed un­less the owner is willing to place such domestic animal in strict isolation in a kennel under veterinary supervision for a period of not less than six (6) months; and

 

(2)       If the bitten or exposed dog or cat has been vaccinated in accordance with this chapter, such domestic animal shall be subject to the following procedure:

 

(a)       Such dog or cat shall be immediately revaccinated and confined for a period of not less than thirty days fol­lowing vaccination;

 

(b)       If such dog or cat is not immediately revaccinated, such dog or cat shall be confined in strict isolation in a kennel for a period of not less than (6) months under the supervision of a veterinarian; or

 

(c)       Such dog or cat shall be destroyed if the owner does not comply with either subdivision (a) or (b) of this subdivision. 

 

Source: Ord. No. 3523, § 22, 2-1-88