<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 6-9. - Procedure with respect to reclaim or adoption of unvaccinated dog or cat.</div>
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               (a)
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               Every person adopting a dog or cat will receive a certificate reflecting charges for
               compliance with mandatory spaying and neutering. Deadline dates for spaying/neutering
               shall be designated 30 days from the date of adoption. If the dog or cat is under
               the age of four months, the deadline will be 30 days from the time the dog or cat
               reaches the age of four months. The certificate may be presented to the veterinarian
               of the owner's choice, if the veterinarian agrees to participate in the program. The
               owner will be responsible for having the veterinarian submit the signed certificate
               to the county department of public health for payment. Payment will be made only to
               licensed veterinarians and only for the amount reflected on the certificate. If the
               preceding requirements have not been met at the end of the designated deadline, the
               dog or cat will be seized and returned to the county animal shelter. There will be
               no refund of monies to the owner and he may be denied the privilege to adopt through
               the shelter.
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               (b)
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               Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, every person who either
               adopts or reclaims a dog or cat through county animal control will be given a "proof
               of rabies vaccination notice" at the time the dog or cat is reclaimed or adopted.
               This notice 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.
               For dogs and cats under four months, the time limit will vary according to their age.
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               (c)
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               The proof of vaccination notice will be completed by the veterinarian and returned
               to animal control by the owner within seven days.
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               (d)
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               Payment will be made at the time of reclamation along with a legal notice to have
               dog or cat vaccinated which could result in a fine.
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               (Ord. No. 008-01, Â§ 9, 6-16-2008)
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