§ 6.07.010. Tag required.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or have in his or her possession or control within the city any dog or cat for which a valid license has not been issued by the city for the current year. The following dogs and cats are exempt from licensing:

1.

Any dog or cat under the age of four months.

2.

Any dog or cat belonging to non-residents whose stay in the city will not exceed 60 days.

3.

Animals in veterinary clinics, boarding kennels or licensed breeding kennels provided such animals are securely confined at all times.

4.

Animals brought into the city and entered in any show or exhibition. This exemption will be effective for a period commencing seven days prior to the show and ending seven days after the show.

5.

Dogs serving the blind, deaf or other handicapped persons.

6.

Government-owned dogs used for law enforcement.

B.

The fee for a pet license required by this article shall be $5.00 which includes a $2.00 veterinary administration fee. Three dollars will be waived for a spayed or neutered dog or cat. The fee for a dog or cat owned by a person over the age of 65 shall be $2.00.

C.

Participating veterinarians will be considered representatives of the animal control officer for purposes of animal licensing. Participation by veterinarians shall be mandatory and shall be subject to the approval and oversight of the animal control officer. All city fees collected shall be remitted to the city, after deducting a $2.00 administrative fee for each pet license issued.

D.

In no event shall a veterinarian issue a license for a dog or cat under this article unless and until the owner or keeper of the dog or cat shall furnish a vaccination certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian stating that such dog has been vaccinated against rabies as required by section 6.06.020 of this title.

E.

Upon the payment of the prescribed fee and presentation of the certificate referred to in section 6.06.020 the tax assessor and collector or his or her duly authorized agent shall furnish the owner or keeper of a dog or cat with a tag on which is stamped the number of registration with the year for which the fee is paid, which tag the owner or keeper shall attach to a collar securely fastened around the neck of such dog or cat.

F.

Whenever any pet tag issued under this article is lost or otherwise destroyed, it shall be the duty of the owner or keeper of the dog or cat to procure another tag from the veterinarian by paying the value of such tag and all costs that may have accrued under this article.

G.

It is unlawful for a person to willfully remove from any dog or cat a license tag issued under this chapter.

H.

A license issued for one animal may not be transferred or attached to any other animal.

I.

The address of the owner is presumed to be the address where the animal is kept. Any change of address must be reported to the animal control officer within 30 days following such change.

J.

Whenever the ownership of a licensed animal changes, the new owner shall obtain a new license within 30 days of acquiring the animal.

K.

The city shall keep a record of each license issued as provided by the veterinarian. The veterinarian shall provide the records on a monthly basis. The city shall provide the animal control officer with the most current information available with respect to tag numbers, animal description, and owner information. Upon registration, each owner shall elect whether or not to authorize the city to post the aforementioned information on the internet. Animals that are lost or impounded will be publicized on a website or through social media to facilitate their return to their owners.

L.

No refunds shall be made for any animal license fee because of death or the animal owner's leaving the city before the expiration of the license period.

(Ord. No. 2017-06 , § 2, 7-11-2017)