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Sec. 18-121. Number of dogs.
It is unlawful to keep or harbor more than three dogs that are six months of age or older on any premises used or zoned for residential purposes.
(Ord. No. 159-A, § 2-32, 1985; Code 1989, § 6.48.020)
Sec. 18-122. Number of cats.
It is unlawful to keep or harbor more than three cats that are six months of age or older on any premises used or zoned for residential purposes.
(Ord. No. 159-A, § 2-31, 1985; Code 1989, § 6.48.010)
Sec. 18-123. Vaccination required.
All dogs and cats within the city four months of age or over shall be licensed and vaccinated and the license fee paid; however, before the license shall be issued, the owner of the animal must present a certificate from a licensed veterinarian showing that the animal has been vaccinated within the preceding 12 months. Such vaccination certificate shall reflect the name of the owner, his address, a description of the animal, the date of vaccination, the number of the vaccination tag and the kind of vaccination used. The veterinarian shall furnish the owner with a metal tag, on one side of which shall be stamped the words, "Vaccinated against rabies," and the date of the vaccination; this tag shall be securely attached to the collar or harness of the animal at all times.
Sec. 18-124. Registration.
(a) No owner shall have within the city limits any dog or cat four months of age or over unless such dog or cat is currently registered with animal control. A current metal registration tag, issued by animal control, must be affixed to a collar or harness and must be worn at all times. Application for initial issuance or renewal of each registration must be made by the owner, in person, and be accompanied by a fee of $5.00. Registration certificates shall be renewed annually. If there is a change of ownership, the new owner shall have the registration transferred to his name, within ten days. There shall be no charge for the transfer.