§ 6-134. Final disposition of rabid, non-rabid animals.

(a)

Where an animal has been bitten by another animal, and the biting animal described in this section is determined not to have rabies, then both animals will be released from observation if the owner has an unexpired rabies vaccination certificate for the animal, or the animal is vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense.

(b)

If the biting animal is determined to be rabid, and the animal victim is possessed of a current vaccination certificate, then the owner of the animal victim will have the option of immediately having the animal victim humanely euthanized, or, in the alternative, revaccinated and quarantined for a period of ninety (90) days. The owner shall be responsible for the reasonable costs of the quarantine and disposition of the animal.

(Ord. No. 2018-20, § 1, 8-13-2018)