<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-8. - Quarantine.</div>
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               (a)
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               No dog or cat which has been impounded by reason of its being a stray or unclaimed
               by its owner or keeper shall be allowed to be adopted from the animal shelter during
               rabies quarantine invoked pursuant to this chapter, except by special authorization
               of the county health director.
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               (b)
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               In the event that the county is declared quarantined as a result of confirmed cases
               of rabies, the following adoption procedures must be followed:
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               (1)
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               Dogs and cats from the shelter can be adopted if:
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               a.
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               The owner surrenders the dog or cat with current verifiable rabies vaccinations and
               medical records.
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               b.
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               The owner surrenders the dog or cat and the rabies vaccination has expired (up to
               a maximum of one week past due).
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               c.
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               Concerning puppies and kittens. The mother of the puppies or kittens must have current
               verifiable rabies vaccinations. Puppies and kittens must have been raised indoors.
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               (2)
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               Dogs and cats from the shelter cannot be adopted if they:
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               a.
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               Are feral cats/kittens, dogs/puppies (including barn cats, etc.).
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               b.
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               Including kittens and puppies, have any sign of injury or bite (old or new).
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               c.
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               Are trapped cats and dogs.
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               d.
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               Are known to bite or scratch (especially cats).
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               e.
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               Appear to have been at large for some time.
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               f.
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               Exhibit any signs of illness: loss of appetite, either very docile or very aggressive
               demeanor, coughing, heavy breathing or sneezing, limping, uncoordinated or weakness
               in rear legs, disorientation, unusual voice, or feces color which is bloody or reddish
               brown.
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               (Ord. No. 008-01, Â§ 8, 6-16-2008)
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