<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-124. - Redemption or adoption of unvaccinated dog or cat.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, every person who either
               adopts or redeems a dog or cat at the animal shelter will be given a proof of rabies
               vaccination card at the time of the redemption or adoption. This card will be stamped
               with a date stating the maximum time limit allowed to take the dog or cat to the veterinarian
               of such person's choice for rabies vaccination. The time limit for dogs and cats four
               months and older will be 72 hours, with Sundays and holidays excluded. For puppies
               and kittens under four months, the time limit will vary according to their age.
               
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               (b)
               
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               The proof of rabies vaccination card will be completed and returned to the animal
               shelter by the person adopting the animal. If this card is not returned to the animal
               shelter within the time limit specified on the card, an animal control officer will
               be dispatched to retrieve the dog or cat.
               
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               (c)
               
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               Payment for rabies vaccination provided for in this section will be the responsibility
               of the person redeeming or adopting the animal.
               
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               (Ord. of 8-17-92, art. III, Â§ 5; Ord. of 3-19-96, art. III, Â§ 5)
               
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